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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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IDMA Mourns Passing of Vasant Mehta
Antwerp: The board and members of the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA) deeply mourn the passing of one of the global diamond industry’s and trade’s leaders and mentors, Mr. Vasant Mehta, who passed away earlier this week at the age of 81. Vasant served as IDMA’s Vice President from 1998-2000 and then from 2002-2008, on behalf of the Gem &
Shaping the Roadmap for India’s $100 Bln. G&J Future
Mumbai: Department of Commerce, in association with the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), yesterday convened the ‘Chintan Shivir – 2040 Roadmap for Gems & Jewellery’, a high-level dialogue aimed at developing a comprehensive strategy to help India achieve its ambition of USD 100 billion in gems and jewellery (G&J) exports by 2040. The roadmap envisages an increase in
India’s Largest Platinum Experience Zone at Kalamandir Jewellers, Vadodara
Vadodara: Kalamandir Jewellers has unveiled India’s largest Platinum Experience Zone at its new flagship store in Vadodara, creating a dedicated destination for consumers to explore platinum jewellery across designs, occasions andprice points. The launch strengthens the visibility of platinum jewellery in Gujarat and complements Platinum Guild International’s (PGI) ongoing efforts to build awareness and appreciation for the metal through consumer education, design innovation
JGW Hong Kong Begins from 14th September
HONG KONG: Next month, the global jewellery industry has only one destination: Hong Kong. Organised by Informa Markets, JGW September (Jewellery & Gem World September) brings together 3,000+ exhibitors from 40+ countries and regions, all showcasing the collections that will define retail displays worldwide. This is the trade’s ultimate B2B sourcing destination: Six specialised buying experiences where attendees move beyond
Rs. 792 Cr Raised as SBI Sells Shares of Defaulters
Mumbai: A consortium of India’s banks led by the country’s largest lender, State Bank of India (SBI), has realised Rs 792.11 crore after selling shares handed over to it by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), following confiscation to assets of fugitive businessmen Vijay Mallya, Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi, according to media reports. Mehul Choksi The ED said that till date
G&J Exports Record Staggering 8.46% Growth in Q1
Studded Gold Jewellery Exports record a growth of 69.87% Cut and Polished diamond exports register a growth of 26.45% Mumbai: India’s gems and jewellery (G&J) exports is back to the pre-covid levels. The overall gross exports of G&J witnessed a growth of 8.46% to Rs. 67265.66 Crore (3% to US$ 9.18 billion) during April – June 2021 as compared to Rs. 62018.48 Crore
WGC and GJEPC Enter into Strategic Partnership
Mumbai: The World Gold Council (WGC) and India’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) have signed an agreement to promote gold jewellery in India in 2021. Under the terms of the agreement, both partners will jointly fund a multi-media marketing campaign that would aim to increase awareness, relevance and adoption of gold jewellery amongst Indian consumers, especially millennials and gen
Two Mega Diamonds Unearthed in Botswana
Gaborone: An enormous 1,174-carat diamond was recently unearthed in Botswana, days after another huge precious stone was discovered in the African country. The mining company, Lucara Diamond Corp., said in a statement that the diamond, which measures 77mm long, 55mm wide and 33mm thick, was found at the Karowe diamond mine last month. The company presented the diamond to the
