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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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Chinese Buyers Make Strong Comeback at JGA Hong Kong
Hong Kong: The return of Chinese buyers and increased attendance from Southeast and Central Asia-based visitors energised the show floor of the recently concluded Jewellery & Gem ASIA Hong Kong (JGA), Informa Markets Jewellery announced recently. Held from 19 to 22 June at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), Asia’s No.1 mid-year B2B jewellery sourcing fair recorded a
Global Platinum Jewellery Market Rebounds
London: Platinum Guild International (PGI), a worldwide marketing organisation dedicated to creating, expanding and strengthening consumer and trade markets for platinum jewellery, has shared its findings from its Platinum Jewellery Business Review update for Q1 2025, highlighting strong growth across key global markets, led by a significant recovery in China. Platinum jewellery is seeing renewed global momentum, with China leading
Tanishq Partners with GSI to Deepen Gemological Expertise
Mumbai: In a step towards enriching customer experiences with meaningful knowledge and trust, Tanishq, India’s most trusted jewellery brand from Titan Company Limited (a Tata Group company), has collaborated with Gemological Science International (GSI) to bring specialized gemological sales training to its retail and corporate teams across India. At Tanishq, jewellery has always been more than just a product; it
Zoya-Alice Cicolini Craft Limited-Edition Capsule
Mumbai: In a defining moment for Indian luxury jewellery, Zoya- India’s leading luxury jewellery atelier from the Tata Group—unveils a limited-edition capsule in collaboration with globally acclaimed British designer and curator Alice Cicolini, marking the first international creative partnership for an Indian luxury jewellery atelier. Born out of deep mutual admiration of Indian craft, the capsule pays homage to enamel—one
DMCC to Host First Ever LGD Symposium in July
Dubai: DMCC will host the inaugural Lab-Grown Diamond (LGD) Symposium in Dubai. Set to take place on 10th July 2023, the symposium is seen as a timely and world-first opportunity to benchmark this nascent technology-driven industry’s unique challenges and remove barriers to growth. DMCC will convene global leaders in the lab-grown and technology space, including industry, retailers, financial institutions, governmental
India’s G&J Exports Make Strong Recovery in Feb
Mumbai: India’s gem and jewellery (G&J) exports witnessed a resurgence in February, buoyed by the swift recovery of both the Chinese and Middle East markets. In February 2023, the overall gem & jewellery exports witnessed a surge of 24% to ₹28832.86 crores as compared to ₹23326.80 crores for the same period last year. In February 2023, the overall gross export
Platinum Market Likely to be in Deficit: WPIC
London: After two years of significant surpluses, the platinum market is forecast to move to a material deficit in 2023, according to a report from the World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC). The change from the 776 koz surplus in 2022 to the forecast deficit of 556 koz in 2023 is over 1.3 Moz. This reflects total supply remaining close to
US, EU to Consult Industry Leaders on Sanctions
New York: US and EU officials are to consult diamond industry leaders on further measures against Russia for its “unprovoked war in Ukraine”.James O’Brien, head of the Office of Sanctions Coordination in Joe Biden’s administration, will seek the views of diamond retailers, manufacturers, laboratories, and industry trade associations. The US currently sanctions rough diamonds from Russia, but not those polished
