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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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GIA Appoints Pritesh Patel as President & CEO
Mumbai: The Board of Governors of the Gemological Institute of America, Inc. (GIA) has named Pritesh Patel, currently GIA’s Chief Operating Officer, as the Institute’s President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 4, 2025, according to a press release. Mr. Patel succeeds Susan M. Jacques, GIA’s President and CEO since 2014, who will continue at GIA as a strategic advisor
Stage is Set for Platinum BSM in Kochi
Mumbai: All roads now lead to the Platinum Guild International (PGI) – India’s 8th annual flagship event, the Platinum Buyer-Seller Meet (BSM). Scheduled to take place on June26th and 27th, 2025, in Kochi, this marquee industry event will bring together leading retail and manufacturing partners across India’s platinum jewellery industry to showcase innovation, foster strategic partnerships, and drive category growth in a dynamic
Endiama, Sodiam Join Natural Diamond Council
Mumbai: Angola’s two leading state-owned diamond institutions, ENDIAMA E.P. and SODIAM E.P., have formally announced their joint commitment to generic category marketing by joining the Natural Diamond Council (NDC) as contributing members, effective July 1, 2025. As the third-largest global producer of natural diamonds and one of the most promising in terms of future deposit discoveries, Angola continues to strengthen
GJEPC Champions Diamond Sustainability at Russia Forum
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) made a strong statement on diamond sustainability and global collaboration at the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) held in Russia on 19 June. Representing India at the forum were Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC; and Mr. Ajesh Mehta, Convener, Diamond Panel, GJEPC. The GJEPC delegation also met Mr. Pavel
5th Bharat Diamond Week from 2nd Oct
Mumbai: The Bharat Diamond week (BDW) is an exclusive Diamond and Diamond Jewellery Exhibition organized by Bharat Diamond Bourse [BDB] within the BDB complex in Mumbai, India. This 5th edition of BDW has confirmed Buying delegations from Diamond buying fraternity. Close to 50 large medium sized and small Diamond companies have confirmed booth space and would be showcasing exclusive high quality diamonds and
India’s 1st Jewellery Exports Through Courier
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has achieved a significant milestone by facilitating the country’s first jewellery exports through courier mode from Mumbai. This development represents a significant leap forward in simplifying international trade. India’s first 4 jewellery exports from Caratlane via Air India from India to USA was departed on 6th September 2023. The total export value
International Diamond Week from April 1st, 2024
Ramat Gan: The Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) will once again host a professional diamond conference and international diamond exhibition during International Diamond Week, to be held from April 1 – 4, 2024. The events will include the second annual Israel Diamond Conference on April, 2024, which will feature talks and panels by major international personalities in the diamond world, including key diamond
New Committee Elected for Bharat Diamond Bourse
Mumbai: Post the recently held election to appoint office bearers for the year 2023 -24, the Managing committee of Bharat Diamond Bourse [BDB] has been formed. The Managing Committee members of Bharat Diamond Bourse [BDB] are as follows: Mr. Anoop Mehta – President Mr. Mehul Shah – Vice President Mr. Kiran Gandhi – Hon. Secretary Mr. Anup Zaveri – Treasurer
