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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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‘VAIRAM’ Charts Course for India’s LGD Supremacy
Chennai: The Vajra Industry Research & Academic Meet (VAIRAM) Workshop 2025, held on 10th February at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras Research Park in Chennai, emerged as a landmark event in the lab-grown diamond (LGD) sector in India. Organized by India Centre for Lab Grown Diamond (InCent-LGD) at IIT Madras in association with GJEPC, the VAIRAM workshop provided
GJC Requests a Reduction in GST to 1.25%
Mumbai: All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the premier body for jewellers, has urged the government to rationalize the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on bullion and precious ornaments, reducing it to 1.25% from the current 3% to ease the burden on consumers and boost sales. GJC appreciates Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman while urging the GST council
CIBJO Guidelines for Measuring ESG Performance
Milan: One year after its release of a breakthrough guidance document that first outlined environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles for the jewellery industry, the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) has followed up with a set of guidelines for measuring ESG performance in the distribution chain. And while the first document was geared primarily for companies handling laboratory-grown diamonds, the new
Understanding Global Supply of Emerald, Ruby & Sapphire
Mumbai: Gemfields, a leading global miner of coloured gemstones, has released a comprehensive new report titled Understanding the Global Supply of Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire. Key Findings and Objectives: The report sets out three primary objectives: updating data from the previous study, incorporating market analysis of sapphire, and integrating new data sources through collaboration with miners, associations, cooperatives, and consultants.
CIBJO Congress 2023 Commences in Jaipur
Jaipur (India): The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) held its annual Congress for the first time in Jaipur at Fairmont, Jaipur. The Congress is being organised from 3rd to 5th October. Pre-Congress meetings were held on 1st and 2nd October. The 2023 Congress is being hosted by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) and the National Gem & Jewellery
Bharat Diamond Week Opened
Mumbai: 5th edition of “Bharat Diamond Week” (BDW) organized by Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) opened with International dignitaries from Angola, Botswana and buying delegation from over 6 economies along with Indian buyers visiting the Exhibition. In spite of the current volatile situation, BDW the “only Diamond and Diamond Jewellery” exhibition saw encouraging participation from buyers. The Bharat Diamond Week 5th
India Gem and Jewellery Show Inaugurated
Mumbai: Honourable Governor of Maharashtra, Ramesh Bais, inaugurated the Indian jewellery industry’s most-awaited all-purpose event, India Gem and Jewellery Show (GJS), in a glittering ceremony held at the prestigious Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, on Saturday, 30th September 2023. The guest of honour for this Diwali edition of GJS event was Mr. Suvankar Sen, MD and CEO of Senco Gold Ltd,
GJEPC Hosts Gem & Jewellery BSM
Mumbai: India’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council of India (GJEPC), the apex trade organization dedicated to promoting Indian gem and jewellery exports worldwide, organised the Gem and Jewellery Buyer Seller Meet (BSM) at ITC Grand Maratha, Andheri, Mumbai, on September 29th and 30th, 2023. This event is specifically designed to cater to international buyers from the U.S., the U.A.E., Egypt, Germany,
