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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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6,000-Gram Gold “Devil’s Ear” Unearthed in Russia
Moscow: Russian miners have unearthed a scary-looking 6,664-gram piece of gold they labeled the “Devil’s Ear” on Friday the 13th. According to the official publication of the local government, workers at the Ukhagan mine in the Bodaybinsky district of Siberia found the piece, the largest nugget ever found in the area, on June 13, the eve of the full moon.
India May Increase Duty on Synthetics to 10%
New Delhi: The government may increase the import duty on man-made diamonds to 10 per cent in order to remove the price differential with natural diamonds which encourages some jewellers to “cheat the customers”, reports The Indian Express. Simultaneously, it could abolish the customs duty on cut and polished gem stones as these can be re-exported at higher value. The
Pre-Budget Recommendations by GJF
Mumbai: The All India Gems and Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF), the national trade federation for the promotion and growth of trade in Gems and Jewellery (G&J) sector across India, has urged Union Finance Minister Shri Arun Jaitley to abolish 80:20 rule for gold import, which allows only the nominated agencies to import gold on the condition that 20 per cent
"Be Sensitive To Festival Dates": WFDB
Antwerp: The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) is calling on international trade fair organizers to “be sensitive to dates” when scheduling events so they don’t fall on religious festivals and thus prevent some industry members from taking part. “The fast expanding number of trade shows and exhibitions held across the world has often been scheduled in such a way
DPA Announces Marketing Agency
Gaborone: The Diamond Producers Association (DPA) has appointed Mother New York as its global strategic marketing partner. Mother New York will work with the DPA and recently appointed managing director of marketing Sally Morrison on a new campaign that will make diamonds relevant to the next generation, a statement said. “We were impressed with Mother New York’s deep understanding of
Gemfields’ 1Q Emerald Production Jumps 10%
London: Colored gemstone miner Gemfields reported emerald and beryl production from its Zambian subsidiary Kagem Mining Limited jumped to 7.5 million carats in the first quarter to September 30, a 19 percent surge from a year ago. The average grade rose 11 percent to 237 carats per tonne. Revenue from its predominantly higher-quality rough emerald auction in Singapore in September
Salmaan Khan Unveiled New Logo of PNG Jewellers
Mumbai: Salmaan Khan, one of the most influential Bollywood stars of all times unveiled the new logo of PNG Jewellers on 13th November 2015 at their Vile Parle showroom. PNG Jewellers, a leading jewellery brand with multiple showrooms across India, UAE and USA have launched their new logo, ˜Parampara Achai ki”, a notion really close to their heart. PNG Jewellers
Platinum for the Discerning Man
Mumbai: Classic accessories for men have always been in vogue. When it comes to precious jewellery men prefer Platinum for its understated style quotient and also as an expression of their individuality. From Maharaja’s of India to royalties’ world over precious platinum has been a part of the men’s repertoire. This year’s men’s collection platinum design takes inspiration from ‘Digital
