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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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 Advocates ‘Green Exhibitions’ with IIJS

Mumbai: On World Environment Day, The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), India’s apex trade body sponsored by the Union Ministry of Commerce & Industry, reinforces Commitment to Sustainability with Green Practices at its flagship India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) exhibitions – one of the world’s top 2 B2B Trade shows in the gem & jewellery sector. With the theme of

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Registrations for CIBJO Congress 2025 Open

Milan: Registrations for the 2025 congress of the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) have opened now. Delegates and other participants may register for the congress via a dedicated congress website located at: www.cibjo.org/congress-2025/. The three-day event will take place from Monday, October 27, through Wednesday, October 29, 2025. The 2025 CIBJO Congress will mark the start of the World Jewellery Confederation’s Centenary

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IIJS Premiere 2024 Wins Excellence Award

Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) recently announced that the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) Premiere 2024 has been awarded the coveted “Top Source from India Show” honour at the Exhibition Excellence Awards 2025 — for the second year in a row. The award was received by Mr. Shamal Pote, Director – National Exhibitions, GJEPC, in recognition

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A Welcome Relief for Indian G&J Exporters

Mumbai: A recent U.S. federal court ruling has provided significant relief to Indian jewellery exporters by blocking the implementation of the Trump administration’s proposed “Liberation Day” tariffs. These tariffs included a 26% duty on Indian gems and jewellery exports to the U.S., which posed a substantial threat to India’s $10 billion annual jewellery trade with the United States. Key Developments:

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Blom Expects JCK Show to Provide Solid Results

Antwerp: World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) President Ernie Blom believes the May 29-June 1 JCK Show in Las Vegas will show that the U.S. market is solid and providing a strong base at a time of varied challenges for the global diamond industry. “With other large markets proving to be somewhat weak currently, it is critical that the United

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IGI Adds QR Codes to Grading Reports

New York: The International Gemological Institute (IGI) North America has added QR (quick response) codes to its diamond grading reports. The addition will allow retailers to showcase a “rotating” diamond to consumers, including top and side views – and easily display any diamond laser inscription. The updated system works mobiles or tablets and allows users to “zoom” in on the

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P. N. Gadgil Jewellers to Set up 'Try-on-Kiosk'

Pune: Technological Advancements have truly revolutionized the gems and jewellery industry, it has led to cut-throat competition and there is ongoing need for change and adoption of newer methods to stay ahead of competition. Technology forces constant changes and development in the business models. Moreover, with the growing disposable income, the lifestyle, the outlook and buying patterns of consumers have

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Alrosa Recovers 78.02-Carat Diamond

Moscow: The ALROSA diamond mining company reported the discovery of a large diamond weighing 78.02 carats at the Mir kimberlite pipe in Yakutia. The size of the diamond is 28.5 x 28.4 x 24.2 mm. This transparent, yellowish-greenish crystal has an octahedral shape, with minor technology-related damage of two tops and small inclusions. According to preliminary estimates of the Diamond

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