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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GJS 2024 from 25th Sep in Mumbai

Mumbai: The jewellery industry is set to dazzle as the much-anticipated India Gems and Jewellery Show 2024 (GJS2024) #HumaraApnaShow, a premier retail jewellery exhibition, opens its doors at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, from 25th to 28th September 2024. Organized by All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), this prestigious event brings together the finest jewellery brands, artisans, designers, and retailers

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Positive Outlook for Natural Diamonds: GJEPC

Mumbai: The natural diamond market is showing signs of resilience and recovery as prices begin to stabilize and inventory reaches manageable levels. The natural diamond market is experiencing a positive shift, characterised by price stabilisation and a growing sense of optimism. The industry’s resilience is evident in the recent decline of rough diamond imports relative to polished diamond exports, indicating

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GJEPC & Exim Bank Explore Cluster Strategy for Export Push

Mumbai: GJEPC hosted a meeting with Ms. Rupa Dutta, Advisor, Exim Bank and the former Principal Advisor, Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion, along with key Exim Bank officials to discuss the potential of cluster development and export facilitation in the Indian gems and jewellery sector. GJEPC and Exim Bank are collaborating on a joint study to explore strategies for

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Linneys Unveils Exclusive Argyle Pink Diamond Quokka

Perth: Renowned Australian jeweller Linneys has unveiled a remarkable creation: The Argyle Pink Quokka. This sculpture, crafted from rare Argyle Pink Diamonds and 18-karat gold, is a tribute to two of Western Australia’s most beloved icons – the quokka, known as the world’s happiest animal, native to the shores of Rottnest Island, and the now-closed Argyle Diamond Mine. Limited to

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Three Diamond Bourses to Cooperate With IDW

Ramat Gan: Members of three of the world’s leading diamond bourses will find themselves together on the trading floor of the Israel Diamond Exchange at the upcoming International Diamond Week (IDW) in Israel in February. Originally scheduled for past August, the winter edition of the event will gather — for the first time since the Israel Diamond Exchange instituted the

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Gem-A Take the Party to Tucson

London: The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) has announced its upcoming plans for the Tucson Gem, Mineral and Fossil Showcase from the 1 – 15 February. Over the course of the two week showcase Gem-A plans to introduce jewellers, gemmologists and mineralogists to their range of professional educational courses, membership services, instruments and publications through a number of exhibitions,

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Chow Tai Fook's 3Q Sales -10%

Beijing: Chow Tai Fook reported that group sales fell 10 percent year on year for the third quarter that ended on December 31, according to preliminary estimates that did not include hard totals. Same-store sales fell 18 percent, with a pronounced decline of 21 percent in Hong Kong and Macau and a 15 percent drop in Mainland China. Gem-set jewelry

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Renewed Warning to 'Diamond Mixers' in India

Mumbai: In response to messages that have reportedly been circulating on social media about a number of leading Indian diamond companies said to be involved with recent mixing of synthetic and natural diamonds, India’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) and the Surat Diamond Association (SDA) issued a joint statement this week warning of legal action against those caught

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