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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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50% Tariff: GJEPC Seeks Relief from Govt.
Mumbai: The US announcement of a sweeping 50% tariff on all Indian goods is a deeply concerning development. This move would have far-reaching repercussions across India’s economy—disrupting critical supply chains, stalling exports, and threatening thousands of livelihoods. The Indian gem and jewellery sector, in particular, stands to be severely impacted. The United States is our single largest market, accounting for
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
Lily James is the New Ambassador of NDC
Mumbai: The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) announces the imminent launch of its global advertising campaign with the sentiment: “To Treasure, Now and Forever” featuring the freshly appointed British actor, Lily James to Global Ambassador. Ms. James has had a diversified, international acting career and has won many hearts with her starring roles in Cinderella and Downton Abbey. She is a
Platinum Jewellery Sales Rise in Key Markets
Hong Kong: In the latest Platinum Jewellery Business Review (PJBR) Q2 2022, Platinum Guild International (PGI) reports a continued recovery in platinum jewellery sales in India, Japan and the United States in the second quarter of 2022, despite the lingering effects of the pandemic and rising inflation. In part, the upswing has been fuelled by a series of marketing programmes
GJEPC Held 6th India Rough Gemstone Sourcing Show
Jaipur: The 6th edition of the India Rough Gemstone Sourcing Show (IRGSS), organised by GJEPC, was inaugurated in Jaipur on 31st August 2022 by Sugrive Meena, Commissioner of Customs, Jaipur. The three-week-long exhibition ends on 20th September 2022. It features an assortment of rough emeralds displayed by the Gemfields-owned Kagem Mining Limited, Zamiba. Vipul Shah, Chairman, GJEPC, said, “First held
Bhoomi Poojan of Mega CFC at SEEPZ
Mumbai: Boomi Poojan of the state-of-the-art Mega Common Facility Centre (CFC) at SEEPZ was held in the presence of Mr. Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs & Food & Public Distribution and Textiles, Government of India, who attended the event virtually; Mr. Shyam Jagannathan, Zonal Development Commissioner, SEEPZ, Mumbai; Mr. C.P Singh Chauhan, Joint Development Commissioner,
