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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17th Edition of IIJS Signature Inaugurated

Mumbai: Mr. Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Minister of Skill Development, Employment, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Govt. of Maharashtra, inaugurated the 17th edition India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) Signature organized by India’s apex trade body, Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). The inauguration ceremony was also graced by the presence of several esteemed dignitaries, including Guest of Honour Mr. Saurabh Gadgil, Managing Director

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Rajesh Rokde Elected as New Chairman of GJC

Mumbai: Mr. Rajesh Rokde has been elected as the new Chairman and Mr. Avinash Gupta the new Vice Chairman of the All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the apex body representing the Indian gem and jewellery industry. This was announced during the council’s first Board Meeting of the COA 2025 – 26 post completion of their COA elections

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Industry Leaders Expect Promising 2025

Mumbai: India’s Gems and Jewellery industry (GJ) experienced significant developments in 2024, navigating market dynamics and emerging stronger by the year-end. As the year concluded we have received feedbacks from some of the industry leaders about the industry’s performance in 2024 and its outlook of the 2025. Mr. Saiyam Mehra (Chairman of the All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council,

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Gold Hallmarking Initiative Sees Growth in 2024

New Delhi: India’s Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) announced a successful year for its hallmarking initiatives, with increased registrations and a wider reach for consumers. In its 2024 year-end review, the DCA highlighted significant progress in ensuring the purity and quality of gold jewellery and artifacts. Between 1st April and 25th November 2024, hallmarking registrations saw a 4% increase, rising

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Rio Tinto Launches 2024 Beyond Rare Tender

London: Rio Tinto has launched its 2024 Beyond Rare™ Tender, the second in its Art Series offering, showcasing 48 lots of extraordinarily rare masterpieces of nature from its diamonds business. Titled Colour Awakened, this collection is headlined by seven “Old Masters”, notable historic diamonds from the Argyle Diamond Mine that operated from 1983 to 2020. The Old Masters comprise seven

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Gemfields Partners with Guild for Aurora Awards

Mumbai: On 25 September, responsible miner and marketer of coloured gemstones, Gemfields partnered with Guild – the first international gemmological institute in China – to host the gala ceremony of the third Aurora Awards International Gem and Jewelry Competition. Held at the IBC International Business Centre in Shenzhen, China, the event brought together elite representatives from across the global jewellery

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PNG Jewellers to Unveil 9 Stores in 9 Days this Navratri!

Mumbai: In a momentous celebration of tradition, culture, and expansion, PNG Jewellers, a 192-year-old legacy brand synonym with trust, purity, commitment, and Maharashtrian tradition is set to launch nine new stores across Maharashtra this Navratri. Boasting sizes ranging from 2500 to 6500 sq. ft., each store will offer an extensive array of jewellery, comprising rings, earrings, exquisite bracelets, and bridal

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GJS 2024 Concluded Successfully

Mumbai: All India Gems and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) recently announce the successful completion of its highly anticipated jewellery exhibition – Gems and Jewellery Show (GJS) – Diwali 2024 held from 25th September 2024 to 28th September 2024 at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. The event #HumaraApnaShow attracted thousands of jewellery enthusiasts, connoisseurs, and industry professionals, making it one

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