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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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40th IIJS Premiere Inaugurated in Mumbai
Mumbai: Hon. Governor of Maharashtra Mr. C. P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated one of the world’s largest gem & jewellery B2B shows – India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) Premiere 2024 organized by India’s apex trade body, The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) at the JIO World Convention Centre in Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai. Mr. Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Hon. Minister of
‘Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards’ Formed
Mumbai: The Indian gold industry has today announced the formation of the Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES – pronounced as I-AAY-GES), a self-regulatory organisation (SRO) created by the Indian gold industry, for the Indian gold industry and supported by the World Gold Council. IAGES will aim at increasing consumer confidence and enhancing trust in the Indian gold
Discussion on Strengthening Indian Market for Natural Diamonds
Mumbai: De Beers and India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) held a meeting on 1st August in Mumbai to discuss strategies for bolstering the natural diamond market in India. The discussion centred around the need for education and awareness around natural diamonds. Ms. Shweta Harit, Global Senior VP, De Beers; Mr. Amit Pratihari, Vice President of De Beers
BDB Hosts Discussion on India’s Budget 2024
Mumbai: Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), hosted an insightful Knowledge Session on the implications of the INDIA Budget 2024 on the diamonds and jewellery businesses. The session featured esteemed speakers Mr. Rajendra IRS, former Member of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Mumbai, and CA Dr. Mitil Chokshi, Partner Chokshi & Chokshi a renowned tax consultant and advisor. The event was
Gemfields to Sponsor 16th ICA Conference
Colombo: Colored gemstone supplier Gemfields has announced its sponsorship of the International Colored Gemstone Association’s ICA Congress, which is slated for May 16-19 in Sri Lanka. Now in its 16th year, the congress brings together leaders and experts in the gem industry with a number of presentations and special events highlighting colored gemstones. Attending the event on behalf of Gemfields
Rough Diamond Days on Feb 25-26
Antwerp: The Antwerpsche Diamantkring (ADK), the Rough Diamond Bourse, will be holding the next edition of its Rough Diamond Days, February 25 and 26, in the ADK trading hall, open to all WFDB members worldwide. The ADK’s history making first edition of the Rough Diamond Days was held last November. “It was a great opportunity to place the Kring in
Foundation Ceremony of SDB now on 15th Feb
Surat: Foundation stone ceremony of the proposed Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB) now has been postponed on 15th February. Earlier the ceremony was scheduled to be performed on 8th February. The ceremony will be performed, as declared earlier by Gujarat Chief Minister Mrs. Anandiben Patel in presence of 20,000 invited people. Around 12,000 diamond merchants of which 5,000 are from Mumbai
Angola, U.S. Pledge to Enforce KP Core Principles
New York: Angola and the United States have pledged to work together to enforce the core principles of the Kimberley Process (KP) to ensure that diamond revenues do not contribute to violence, but instead to peace and prosperity. Angola was the current KP chair. “The United States reaffirmed its support for Angola’s chairmanship of the Kimberley Process,” reads a joint
