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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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Zimbabwe’s VP Lashes out at India’s Surat
Harare: Zimbabwe’s often reserved vice president Joyce Mujuru has sparked a potential diplomatic spat following her weekend tongue-in-cheek comment over India’s Surat. Surat, a city in the Indian state of Gujarat, was considered the world’s biggest diamond cutting and polishing centre. She was quoted in the local press as having said that India had “built a whole town” from smuggled
Winners Take Home Trophies at 2014 JNA Awards
Hong Kong: Anoop Mehta of the Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) and Ahmed Bin Sulayem of the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) – exceptional and inspiring leaders who are making an incredible impact in the gemstone and jewellery industry – led this year’s crop of 20 JNA Awards recipients. The awardees were feted in a spectacular ceremony and gala dinner that
Now Polygon Bans EGL Reports From Network
New York: The Polygon trading network will no longer list diamonds with European Gemological Laboratory (EGL) International reports on its service—although another platform, IDEX, says EGL reports remain welcome. The announcements come in the wake of trading network RapNet’s decision to ban all EGL reports. “We have been closely following the current discussions regarding EGL International, both on and off
De Beers Held Talks with Dubai Diamond Exchange
Dubai: A delegation of senior executives from De Beers visited the Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE) on September 14, with the sides discussing future collaboration, the increasing role that the producing nations play along the New Silk Route and the opportunities this shift is bringing. DDE Chairman Peter Meeus hosted the delegation along DMCC Chief Executive Officer Gautam Sashittal. The De
NDC Partners with Jewellery Brands in China
Mumbai: The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) recently announced a strategic partnership with two prominent leaders in China: DR Diamond Ring (Darry Ring), the world’s leading engagement ring brand(*), and LIU GUI FU JEWELRY, a renowned Chinese jewellery brand. Together, they will produce a range of digital content, online and offline communication projects. In addition, they will also leverage their educational
Kareena Kapoor Opens Women Entrepreneurs’ Exhibition
Mumbai: The 36th edition of the most anticipated event in the city – the Women Entrepreneurs’ Exhibition organized by the Ladies’ Wing of the IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industry opened yesterday. For over five decades, the Wing has championed women’s empowerment, fostered entrepreneurship, and promoted economic growth through its innovative initiatives. This popular event was a spectacular showcase of
5th Bharat Diamond Week from 2nd Oct
Mumbai: The Bharat Diamond week (BDW) is an exclusive Diamond and Diamond Jewellery Exhibition organized by Bharat Diamond Bourse [BDB] within the BDB complex in Mumbai, India. This 5th edition of BDW has confirmed Buying delegations from Diamond buying fraternity. Close to 50 large medium sized and small Diamond companies have confirmed booth space and would be showcasing exclusive high quality diamonds and
India’s 1st Jewellery Exports Through Courier
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has achieved a significant milestone by facilitating the country’s first jewellery exports through courier mode from Mumbai. This development represents a significant leap forward in simplifying international trade. India’s first 4 jewellery exports from Caratlane via Air India from India to USA was departed on 6th September 2023. The total export value
