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A Surging Rupee Tripled Gold’s Global Loss in India as Silver Broke Down
Macro Snapshot: The Reserve Bank of India changed the domestic arithmetic before trading opened on 12 October. On 10 October it announced a special window to meet the entire daily dollar requirement of Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum directly from its reserves, taking a large block of import demand out of the spot market. The central bank also tightened rupee derivative rules, imposing a 20% Foreign Exchange Risk Reserve on eligible contracts above $2 million and barring the
A Surging Rupee Tripled Gold’s Global Loss in India as Silver Broke Down
Macro Snapshot: The Reserve Bank of India changed the domestic arithmetic before trading opened on 12 October. On 10 October it announced a special window to meet the entire daily dollar requirement of Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum directly from its reserves, taking a large block of import demand out of the spot market. The central bank also tightened rupee derivative rules, imposing a 20% Foreign Exchange Risk Reserve on eligible contracts above $2 million and barring the
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Celebrate Rakshabandhan with Platinum
Mumbai: Rakshabandhan has always been about celebrating the quirks, chaos and quiet strength that defines sibling relationships. Over the years, gifting has become an integral part of the festival – a way to celebrate love, spark new memories and cherish old ones. As this exchange becomes more thoughtful, platinum jewellery is stepping into the spotlight as the go-to choice for
Hari Krishna Exports Wins Sustainability Award
Hong Kong: Seven enterprises demonstrating the global jewellery industry’s commitment to positive change have emerged victorious in the Sustainability Awards 2025 by JWA (Jewellery World Awards). Representing a truly international showcase of excellence, the winning companies from China, Hong Kong, India, Italy, the US and Vietnam will be honoured during the Fair Reception of Jewellery & Gem WORLD Hong Kong
GJSCI Conducts ‘Train the Trainer’ Program
Mumbai: Skilling being at the core of GJSCI’s activities, a Special Program was curated by the institute to Train the Trainer. It was a 3 day long Training Program which commenced on 31st July upto 2nd August, 2025. Imitation Jewellery Maker & Artificial Jewellery Maker jobroles were shortlisted for this program. A total of 12 Trainers participated in this intensive
GJEPC Celebrates 60th Anniversary in Grand Style
Mumbai: india’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has completed 60 years of its inception. It was a full house at Innov8 Launchpad, Hall No. 1, IIJS Premiere 2025, on 4th Aug. The occasion was graced by all former Chairmen and esteemed veteran members of the Council, making it a truly memorable gathering. The event concluded with an employee
KP Meeting in Angola from 22nd June
Luanda: Angola, which is currently chairing the Kimberley Process (KP), is set to host the diamond watchdog’s intercession meeting from 22 to 26 June in the capital, Luanda. Angolan state-controlled news agency, Angop, reports that the meeting would bring together more than 200 delegates from 82 countries. The gathering was expected to assess the activities undertaken by the organization since
CAR Warlords Use Diamonds to Fund Conflict
Washington: According to a report released by The Enough Project, a Washington, DC-based organization that works to end genocide and crimes against humanity, the total current value of the illicit diamond trade and taxation by armed groups in the Central Africa Republic (CAR) is estimated to be between $3.87 and $5.8 million dollars annually. Warlord Business reveals that although CAR
India to Issue Sovereign Gold Bonds
New Delhi: Government of India proposes to issue gold bonds with a sovereign guarantee to divert investment demand for physical gold to a financial instrument, reports Business Standard. This will give more returns than gold as interest will also be factored in. In a draft outline of the scheme, the government said it expects around Rs.13,500 crore to be invested
IDMA Welcomes Creation of DPA by Producers
Tel Aviv: The IDMA members attending the 2015 Presidents’ Meeting welcomed the recently announced decision of the world’s leading diamond producers to establish the Diamond Producers Association (DPA), an organization committed to, among other matters, “maintaining and enhancing consumer demand for and confidence in diamonds including joint category marketing initiatives. IDMA President Maxim Shkadov and Secretary General Ronnie VanderLinden both
