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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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GJF Announces Day-Long Interactive Workshop ‘Labham’
Mumbai: The All India Gems and Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF) and all major G&J Trade Associations, has announced the first-ever educational ‘Labham’ programme on 1st June 2014 in Rajkot onwards for all jewellers, manufacturers, traders and other constituents of the G&J businesses in and around Rajkot. It will be held in Chennai on 10th June and in New Delhi on
Gold Prices May Decline to Rs 24,000 by Diwali
Mumbai: Following the Reserve Bank easing the 20:80 gold import norms, India Bullion & Jewellers Association (IBJA) said gold prices are likely to fall to Rs 23,000-24,000 per 10 grams by Diwali as it also expects the Customs duty reduction in the forthcoming Budget, reports The Freepress Journal. “RBI’s easing of 20:80 gold import norms is positive for the gems
CIBJO and Fairtrade International Sign MOU
Moscow, 23rd May: CIBJO and Fairtrade International have signed a Memorandum of Understanding according to which Fairtrade commits to working with CIBJO and its member organizations to improving certified Fairtrade gold supplies to the jewellery markets and members of CIBJO-associated organisations, and CIBJO commits to facilitating and encouraging its members to adopt and integrate fairtrade gold and metals into their
RBI Allows Private Agencies to Import Gold
Mumbai: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) yesterday eased tough gold import rules by permitting seven more private agencies to import the yellow metal. It is a measure that industry officials say could increase supplies and reduce premiums in the peak wedding season. Gold imports by India, the world’s No. 2 bullion consumer after China, could quickly rise from current
Industry Leaders Meet Union Minister over Hallmarking
New Delhi: A delegation team led by UP Sarafa Association along with GJC met Union Minister Mr. Rajnath Singh (also senior BJP leader and member of Parliament from Lucknow) on the mandatory hallmarking issue. Mr. Singh patiently heard the concerns and issues highlighted on mandatory hallmarking for jewellery by the delegation. He then called Hon. Union Minister Mr. Piyush Goyal and advised him to
IIJS PREMIERE Officially Launched in Bangalore
Mumbai: The 37th edition of India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) Premiere was officially launched in Bengaluru by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) amidst leading jewellers and trade associations at Ritz Carlton on 29th July. IJS Premiere 2021 is Asia’s one of the leading Gem & Jewellery trade Exhibition organised in Mumbai each year. With Covid 19 restrictions, the show will be organised at the Bangalore International Exhibition
India's Gold Demand up by 19% in Q2
Mumbai: Demand for gold in India during the April-June period increased 19.2 per cent to 76.1 tonne, compared to the same quarter of 2021, according to a report by the World Gold Council (WGC). In April-June 2021, demand stood at 63.8 tonne. “Demand for gold in India for Q2 2021 was at 76.1 tonne, increase by 19.2 per cent as
Platinum Days of Love Celebrates the Love
Mumbai: The ferocity of the second wave of the pandemic caught everyone unaware. It brought people to a breaking point and brought with it a negative spiral due to the collapse of various systems. Couples had just about started to pick up the pieces of their foiled plans when the second wave tore away at the remaining shreds of their
