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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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GJEPC Hosted SAJEX 2025 ‘Curtain Raiser’ Event
Jeddah: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) successfully hosted the Curtain Raiser event for the Saudi Arabia Jewellery Exposition (SAJEX) 2025 at The Ritz-Carlton, Jeddah on 6th July. The evening brought together key dignitaries and trade leaders, marking the formal launch of the much-anticipated exposition. The event was graced by Hon’ble Chief Guest Mr. Fahad Ahmed Khan Suri, Consul
KISNA Opens Showroom in Borivali, Mumbai
Mumbai: KISNA Diamond and Gold Jewellery, one of India’s foremost jewellery brands, proudly announces the grand opening of its 82nd exclusive showroom at Sky City Mall, F-02, First Floor, Devipada, Western Express Highway, Borivali. This milestone reinforces KISNA’s commitment to making luxury diamond and gold jewellery more accessible across India, furthering its vision of ‘Har Ghar KISNA.’The prestigious launch event
David Kellie to Step Down from NDC Post
Mumbai: Mr. David Kellie has announced that he will be stepping down as CEO of the Natural Diamond Council (NDC) by the end of 2025. He has expressed his decision in a post on the Linkedin. The post says, “Following the successful signing of the Luanda Accord committing more diamond producers to provide funding support for the promotion of natural
De Beers to Relaunch Institute of Diamonds at IIJS
Mumbai: Are you attending the India International Jewellery Show Premiere (IIJS) 2025 this July? If so, make sure to save the date for the De Beers Group ‘Show & Tell’ event being held in partnership with the India Natural Diamond Retailers Alliance (INDRA). India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) is organizing the IIJS from 30th July to 4th
CIBJO welcomes publication of ISO Int'l Standard
Milan: CIBJO has welcomed the publication of ISO International Standard 18323, entitled “Jewellery – Consumer confidence in the diamond industry,” which specifies a set of permitted descriptors for the diamond industry that are designed to be understood by consumers. The new ruling by the International Standards Organization explicitly defines a diamond as having been “created by nature” and further notes
Rajesh Exports Acquires Largest Gold Refinery
Mumbai: Valcambi is the world’s largest precious metal’s refining company headquartered at Switzerland. Valcambi has processed and sold 945 tons of Gold and 325 tons of Silver on an average per year during the last three financial years which is more than the annual consumption of gold in India. Valcambi refinery is London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) accredited and Valcambi
Gold Prices May Fall to Rs. 23,000 in a Month
Mumbai: Gold prices are expected to come down to a low of Rs 23,000 per 10 grams on continuing worries over interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve and a stronger US dollar. “The gold remains bearish and the prices are likely to decline to Rs 23,000-23,500 per 10 grams in a week to month time. This is mainly because
Rio Tinto’s Argyle Ramping up Production
Perth: Global mining giant Rio Tinto’s second quarter review of its mining operations shows excellent production results for both the Argyle mine in Australia (100 percent interest) and the Diavik diamond mine in Canada (60 percent interest). The Argyle production for the second quarter of 2015 was 3,374,000 carats, up 5 percent over Q1 2015, and up 37 percent over
