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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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Gold, Diamond Deposits Traced in Odisha
Bhubaneswar: Geological survey has revealed deposits of a variety of gem stones, gold and diamond in Boudh district in India’s Odisha state, Steel and Mines minister Prafulla Kumar Mallick informed in the State Assembly here on Friday, according to a report published in Odisha Sun Times. Replying to a question by Mahidhara Rana, he said as informed by the Steel
Diamonds worth Crores Stuck in US Labs
Mumbai: An unprecedented delay by US-based Gemological Institute of America (GIA) in certifying of polished diamonds is worrying diamantaires in Surat and Mumbai, who are now facing liquidity problems due to shortage of gems to sell in the market, reports The Times of India. The diamond sized below one carat (the most popular category) that are sent to Carlsbard and
GIA Team Uncovers Gemstone Treasures in Brazil
Brasilia: Field researchers from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) journeyed to gemstone mining areas in Brazil from March 31 to April 17 this year, gathering information on the current state of coloured stone mines in the region. Focusing specifically on emerald and tourmaline, the research team had the opportunity to visited Minas Gerais, Rio Grande do Norte and Paraiba
GJEPC Welcomes Export Promotion Mission, SEZ Revival
Mumbai:Announcing the reforms and budget for 2014-15, the Finance Minister, Mr. Arun Jaitley has maintained the populist front, announcing various small measures and state level schemes however none of them promise any major impact on the gem & jewelry sector, the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has said in an official statement. “The industry is happy that our
Vedanta Wins India's First Auction of Gold Mine
New Delhi: The first-ever auction of a gold mine in the country was held in Chhattisgarh on Sunday. Vedanta Ltd won the auction for Baghmara (Sonakhan) gold mine with its highest bid of 12.55 percent of IBM (Indian Bureau of Mining) price of Rs 74,712/ troy ounce (1 troy ounce = 31.10 gram), official sources said. The production from the
India Nets 1,131 Kg. Gold under GMS
New Delhi: The government of India has netted a hefty 1,131 kg of gold valuing Rs 3,014 crore under the Gold Monetisation Scheme (GMS), the Parliament was informed on Friday. “Under the scheme 1,131 kilograms of gold valuing Rs 3,014 crore have been deposited by 71 depositors so far,” Minister of State for Finance Jayant Sinha said in a written
180 Indian Cos. Participating in HK Show
Hong Kong: Considered the world’s largest trading centre for gems and jewellery, two of the jewellery industry’s leading trade fairs are set to dazzle in Hong Kong next month. Organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 3rd Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show takes place from 1 to 5 March at the Asia World-Expo, while
De Beers Partners with UNAM
Windhoek: De Beers Namibia Holdings yesterday announced that it has entered into a partnership with the University of Namibia (UNAM) – southern campus (Keetmanshoop), to provide financial assistance for higher education to underprivileged children from the communities. De Beers will make available an amount of N$10 million over five years to support the programme, with UNAM providing the administrative support.
