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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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Multibank is First Fin. Inst. to Secure Office in PGJC
Panama: Panama’s Multibank has become the first financial institution to secure office space in the Phase I building of the Panama Gem & Jewelry Center (PGJC). Providing a range of banking products and services, the Panama City-headquartered bank also has operations in Costa Rica and Colombia, a representative office in Peru, and is the main company in the Multi Financial
NCDIA Elects New President, Board
New York: The Natural Color Diamond Association (NCDIA) has elected new officers and a new board. Jordan Fine, JFine, will serve as group president; Alan Bronstein, Aurora Gems, will serve as vice president; Breanne Wittrock, Gunderson’s, will also serve as vice president; and Jeffrey Post, Gem Platinum, will serve as secretary/treasurer. Also on the board are David Shara, Optimum Diamonds;
Angola to Focus on CAR Challenges as KP Chair
Luanda: Angola, which is set to lead the Kimberly Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) next year, says that it will focus on following up on the situation in Central Africa Republic (CAR) and Venezuela. CAR was temporarily suspended from the KP in May 2013 after a coalition of rebels threw President Francois Bozize out of office. The World Diamond Council (WDC)
Tanzanite Foundation Announces Reorganization
New York: The Tanzanite Foundation has officially announced that it will undergo “structural and operational changes to better align with global tanzanite markets and sightholder expectations,” it explained in a recently released statement. “After a long consultation period with the global industry, the future direction and resource allocation for the Tanzanite Foundation’s education, promotion, and information-distribution programs has been established
Annual Gold Demand Soars to Decade High in 2022
Mumbai: The World Gold Council’s (WGC) latest Gold Demand Trends report reveals that annual gold demand (excluding OTC) in 2022 increased by 18% year-on-year, hitting 4,741t – the highest annual total since 2011. Boosted by a record fourth quarter, demand for gold was propelled by hefty central bank-buying and persistently strong retail investment. Annual central bank demand more than doubled
GJEPC’s 2023-24 Budget Recommendations
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has put forth a series of recommendations for the Union Budget 2023- 24 across verticals of gem and jewellery, to propel the exports from the current $40 billion levels to achieve the goal of $55 billion in exports in the next few years 5 Key Recommendations are as follows: Allow Sale
GJC Conducts Installation Ceremony
Mumbai: The Installation ceremony of Committee of Administration (COA) of India’s prestigious gems and jewellery industry body the All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) concluded successfully on 29th January 2023 at Hotel St Regis, Mumbai. Attended by more than 200 prominent jewellers from across India, Mr. Saiyam Mehra the New Chairman of GJC and Mr Rajesh Rokde, Vice
World Jewellery Confederation to Launch CIBJO Academy
Milan: World Jewellery Confederation President Gaetano Cavalieri has announced the establishment of the CIBJO Academy, which will be responsible for the preparation and delivery of educational programmes and materials, suitable for jewellery professionals and the consuming public, about standards, operating principles and terminology developed within CIBJO’s various commissions and expert committees. The announcement was made at the VICENZAORO show in
