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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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Sky Gold Enters MSCI India Domestic Small Cap Index
Mumbai: Sky Gold & Diamonds Ltd, one of India’s fast-growing jewellery manufacturers, has been added to the MSCI India Domestic Small Cap Index, as part of the latest index review announced by MSCI. The inclusion marks an important milestone for Sky Gold, reflecting the company’s growing presence and relevance within India’s listed small-cap universe. A key development during the current quarter
CIBJO Pays Tribute to Vasant Mehta
Milan: The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) mourns the passing of Vasant Mehta, a prominent leader of the Indian diamond and jewellery industry, who passed away yesterday at the age 81. A former chairman of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), a position he filled from 2008 to 2010 after two terms as vice chairman, he represented the Indian
Vasant Mehta, Illustrious Leader of G&J Industry Dies
Mumbai: The Indian gem and jewellery industry has lost one of its most respected statesmen. Vasant Mehta, former Chairman of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), passed away today, leaving behind a remarkable legacy built over several decades of dedicated service to the industry. A second-generation diamantaire, Mehta graduated from Calcutta University and moved to Mumbai in 1966,
BSM Brazil 2027 Returns to São Paulo with Expanded International Presence
São Paulo, Brazil: Following the remarkable success of its previous editions, Buyer Seller Meeting (BSM Brazil) will return to São Paulo in April 2027, further strengthening its position as Latin America’s premier international B2B event for the diamond, gemstone, jewelry and precious metals industries. Organized with the mission of connecting qualified buyers and leading international suppliers, BSM Brazil 2027 will welcome an even larger number
Piyush Goyal Gives ₹270 cr for SEEPZ Infrastruture
Mumbai: Mr. Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs & Food & Public Distribution and Textiles, Govt. of India, visited the SEEPZ in Mumbai yesterday . Hon’ble Minister interacted with GJEPC and SEEPZ leadership along with Jewellery Exporters and approved ₹200 Crore for upgrading the SEEPZ infrastructure and ₹70 Crore for development of a Mega Common Facility Centre
GJEPC Hosts “Vanijya Utsav” Export Conclave
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) hosts “Vanijya Utsav”, an export conclave happening on the 21st and 22nd September in Mumbai. It was inaugurated by Mr. Raosaheb Patil Danve, Hon’ble Minister of State (Railways, Coal & Mining), Govt. of India; Mr. Subhashji Desai, Hon’ble Minister of Industries, Mining & Marathi Language, Govt. of Maharashtra; Mrs. Aditi Tatkare,
WDC Launches Upgraded System of Warranties
New York: The World Diamond Council (WDC) has marked the 40th anniversary of the United Nations 2021 International Day of Peace with the official public launch of its Upgraded System of Warranties (SoW). WDC President Edward Asscher said, “For the International Day of Peace 2021, the United Nations set the theme for ‘recovering better for an equitable and sustainable world,’
KP Plenary 2021 to be Held in Hybrid Format
Moscow: The Kimberley Process (KP) Plenary meeting from 8th-12th November 2021 will have a hybrid format, according to the Russian Federation, the current KP Chair. The Plenary will take place both online and in-person – for those who will be able to visit Moscow (subject to national Covid-19 restrictions and quarantine rules applied when entering Russia). Russia’s Ministry of Finance
