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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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Zen Diamond Opens New Store at Borivali
Mumbai: Zen Diamond, a globally renowned fine jewellery brand with a presence in over 400 stores worldwide, is strengthening its footprint in India with the launch of its second store in Mumbai. Following the successful debut of its flagship store in Bandra, Zen Diamond is now bringing its exquisite craftsmanship to Borivali (Mumbai) with a new store at Sky City Mall. Spanning across
7th Platinum Season of Love from 25th April
Mumbai: Platinum Guild International (PGI), India has announced the return of its iconic retail programme, the seventh edition of Platinum Season of Love, set to unfold from 25th April to 31st May 2025. As a strategic anchor in PGI India’s annual calendar, this retail initiative continues to play a pivotal role in catalyzing both consumer demand and retailer engagement for
BDB Hosts Ministerial Delegation
Mumbai: Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) hosted two prominent dignitaries Mr. C.R. Patil, Union minister of Jalshakti and Mr. Harsh Sanghvi, Minister of Home, Industries, Transport, Youth & Sports, Government of Gujarat for a tour of BDB which is one of the largest functional Diamond Exchanges in the world. Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, Mr. Anoop Mehta, President BDB, Mr. Mehul
GJEPC Briefs PMO on US Tariff Impact
New Delhi: India’s gem and jewellery sector has formally presented its key demands to the Government of India, urging for relief from US tariffs amid escalating trade tensions. GJEPC’s industry representation to the GoI encapsulates key areas requiring immediate attention under the proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA). A high-level delegation, led by Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, met Principal Secretary
Gem-A offer BSc degree top-up course
London: The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) is offering students who’ve previously studied the Association’s Gemmology and Diamond Diploma courses the chance to turn their diplomas into a BSc Honours degree in Gemmology and Jewellery Studies with Birmingham City University. Initially announced in the Gem-A Prospectus in 2014 and since verified by a validation panel, the top-up degree will
Gold Smuggling in India Increased 900%
New Delhi: For the first time in the history of gold smuggling in India, the seizure in illicit trade has crossed Rs 1,000 crore mark in one financial year with customs, police and revenue agencies seizing more than 3,500 kg of gold in 2014-15. In 2012-13, the same figure stood at merely Rs 100 crore with just about 350 kg
Diamond Producers Association to be Formed
London: Seven of the world’s leading diamond mining companies yesterday announced their commitment to form the Diamond Producers Association (DPA). The founding members – ALROSA, De Beers, Rio Tinto, Dominion Diamond Corporation, Lucara Diamond Corporation, Petra Diamonds Ltd, and Gem Diamonds Ltd will work together to support the development of the diamond sector. The DPA is the first ever international
Lucara to Hold First Exceptional Stone Tender of '15
Gaborone: Lucara Diamond Corp. has announced its first Exceptional Stone Tender of 2015. Viewing will take place in Gaborone from July 6 until July 16. The tender will be lead by the sale of the 342-carat diamond, recovered from the Karowe Mine in April last year. The company said that up to 16 diamonds will be sold on tender, including
