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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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India Needs More World-Class Gold Refineries
Mumbai: At the two-day seminar organized by the India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA), experts were of the opinion that Indian household, which has total holding of around 25,000 tonnes of gold, needs more gold refineries for monetizing and attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) in the sector. India continues to be a major consumer of gold, importing on average 600
Indian Bullion Trade Asso. to Retail Gold, Silver
Mumbai: India’s bullion trade body, India Bullion and Jewellers Association Ltd. (IBJA), has entered into retailing of gold and silver coins and bars, reports resourceinvestor.com. This is the first time that IBJA has entered into bullion trading. The association will source gold from overseas and local gold suppliers. The coins will range between 1 gram and 1,000 grams and will
Put Gold to Work for Economy: WGC
Mumbai: Gold should be put to work for the Indian economy, creating jobs, developing skills, generating exports and revenues, the World Gold Council (WGC) said on Saturday unveiling its Vision 2020 for the industry, reports The Times of India. “Our vision for gold is that it should be put to work for the economy, creating jobs, developing skills, generating exports
Workshop on Enameling by IIGJ
Mumbai: The Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery Tardeo, Mumbai, (IIGJ) recently organized a ‘Workshop on Enameling’ by Mr. Kana Lomror which was well attended. The institute now proposes to organize another full day workshop on Enameling on 11th October 2014, a News Release from the Institute says. IIGJ Tardeo participates actively in Career Fairs. The institute motivates artistic and
Mah. Minister to Inaugurate IIJS Signature
Mumbai: In a major boost for the jewellery industry, Mr. Uday Samant, the honourable Minister for Industries, Government of Maharashtra, has confirmed his participation as the Guest of Honour for the inauguration of IIJS Signature 2024 on 5th January 2024 at Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC). The announcement was made after a productive meeting between Mr. Samant and the representatives of
Statement by IDMA: Leave No One behind!
Antwerp: “At this pivotal moment for the global diamond industry, it is vital that we protect the lives and livelihoods of all those employed in the mining and manufacturing of diamonds,” IDMA President Ronnie VanderLinden said. “We are pleased that the G7 will seek further engagement with diamond industry organizations such as the World Diamond Council (WDC) and IDMA, to
De Beers Rough Sales Rise to $130 Million
Gaborone: De Beers said its rough diamond sales for the tenth and final cycle of 2023 showed a sharp decline from the previous year. According to the company, the provisional sales value for the period between 9th November and 19th December was $130 million. This is a 69% drop from the $417 million recorded in the same cycle of 2022,
Unearthing Challenges: Is KP ‘Dead’ or ‘Alive’?
(By Suresh Chotai): The Kimberley Process (KP), established in 2003, emerged as a beacon of hope to curb the trade in conflict diamonds, aiming to eliminate the link between diamond sales and funding for armed conflict. However, over the years, the KP has encountered a myriad of challenges that have tested its efficacy and raised questions about its ability to
