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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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Big FDI Increase in India’s G&J Sector
Mumbai: Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in India’s gems & jewellery sector witnessed an impressive year-on-year growth of 673% in the first quarter of FY2024, rising to $40 million (INR 330 crore) from $5 million (INR 42 crore) during the same period in 2023. This sharp increase highlights renewed investor confidence in the sector. According to a review by the GJEPC,
Diavik Begins Underground Production
Perth: Rio Tinto’s Diavik diamond mine has officially entered commercial production at its A21 underground mine, marking a significant milestone in the mine’s operations. The successful completion of Phase 1 of the A21 underground project comes after extensive development and construction efforts. The company has also received approval for Phase 2 of the project, with an additional investment of $17
Govt. Offers Duty Waiver for India Jewellery Park
Mumbai: The Maharashtra state government has announced a complete waiver of stamp duty on the first lease of land and subsequent sub-leases within the India Jewellery Park, a project of GJEPC, at Mahape, Navi Mumbai. The decision, outlined in the Maharashtra Government Gazette dated 25th September 2024, aims to encourage investment in the jewellery sector and promote the development of the
Israel-Iran War: Impact on India’s G&J Industry
Mumbai (By Suresh Chotai): The escalating tensions between Iran and Israel could have several direct and indirect impacts on India’s Gem & Jewellery (G&J) industry, which is one of the largest in the world, particularly focused in Surat. Here’s a look at potential effects: The ongoing conflict is likely to benefit India’s exports of cut and polished diamonds due to
IIJS Prime Assure Sets New Record
Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has announced the successful closure of stall applications for IIJS Prime Assure. An impressive 2200+ companies have applied for over 14,500 stalls. Mr. Vipul Shah, Chairman of GJEPC, expressed his gratitude, saying, “We extend our heartfelt thanks to our members for their steadfast support! The overwhelming response highlights the trust and
AWDC Pleas for Multiple Rough Verification Points outside EU
Antwerp: The spokesperson of Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) has issued a statement as below: “We strive for a transparent and sustainable diamond industry worldwide and we put the utmost importance to the highest ethical standards. This has been our position for years and will be for a long time to come, it is inherently linked to our DNA. We
Aurostar Joins NDC’s Select Stalwart Partners
Mumbai: The Natural Diamond Council (NDC), a leading advocate for the integrity and positive impact of the diamond industry, announced a new partnership with Aurostar today. This collaboration unites two industry leaders with a shared vision for a sustainable future. Aurostar is a globally recognized diamond manufacturer and builds on a legacy that started in 1966. It is helmed by
GJEPC Explores Growth Opportunities in Latin America
Mumbai: The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has organised a Latin American delegation visit from 21st to 29th May 2024. The delegation will tour Brazil (São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro), Colombia (Bogotá), and Panama (Panama City). The visit aims to explore markets to boost India’s exports in the Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) region. Led by Mr.
