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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Piyush Goyal Commends Bharat Ratnam’s world-class status

Mumbai: India’s Minister Piyush Goyal visited Bharat Ratnam – Mega CFC on June 29th 2024, a project of the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) and SEEPZ. During the event, GJEPC highlighted its strategic initiatives, which have significantly contributed to the resilience, growth, and stability of the Indian gem and jewellery industry amidst global challenges. The event, held at the

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Gem-A’s New Issue of The Journal of Gemmology

London: The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) has launched the latest issue of its academic publication, The Journal of Gemmology (Volume 39, No. 2, 2024). Released digitally on June 25, this issue contains news and research from the international gemmological community, including an article focusing on the geographic origin determination of high-quality green jadeite-omphacite jade from Myanmar, Guatemala and Italy. The

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Guatemala BSM Opens New Doors for Exports

Guatemala: GJEPC along with the Embassy of India in Guatemala successfully conducted a hybrid Buyer-Seller Meet (BSM) to promote Indian gems and jewellery in the Central American market. The event held on 24th June was graced by His Excellency Dr. Manoj Kumar Mohapatra, Ambassador of India to Guatemala, who delivered the welcome address, and Mr. Ramesh C. Khulbey, Head of Chancery

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GJEPC Presents Pre-Budget Recommendations 

New Delhi: India’s GJEPC Chairman Mr. Vipul Shah presented key recommendations for the gem & jewellery trade at yesterday’s pre-budget meeting with Union Finance Minister Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman. Mr. Shah said, “The Indian gems and jewellery industry contributes around 10% to India’s total merchandise exports. However, the industry is currently facing some challenges due to the geopolitical scenario, the emergence

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Smriti Irani Highlights Role of Women in G&J Sector

Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) organized a session titled “Empowering Women Entrepreneurs in the Business of Gem & Jewellery Exports” at the Deputy Speaker Hall, Constitution Club of India in New Delhi on 19th November. The event highlighted the critical role of women in driving innovation and growth in the gem and jewellery (G&J) sector. Former

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EU Slams KP Inaction on Russian Diamonds

Dubai: The European Union (EU) has expressed deep disappointment over the failure of the Kimberley Process (KP) to address the implications of Russia’s war in Ukraine on the global diamond trade, marking the third consecutive year of inaction. The EU, in a statement released on 18th November, criticised the KP’s inability to confront the issue, which has significantly eroded the process’s

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CIBJO Partners with Kering to Launch Design Award

Milan: The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) is partnering with the Kering group of luxury brands in the launch of Kering Generation Award X Jewelry. Aiming to support visionary talent whose work demonstrates excellence in sustainable design and practices in jewellery-making, the international contest will be coordinated by Poli.Design, a consortium of Politecnico di Milano, Italy’s leading technical university. It will

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India Allows Jewellery Exports from Amritsar

New Delhi: The Ministry of Commerce & Industry has issued an update in the Gazette of India has announced an important amendment to the Handbook of Procedures, 2023, to further streamline jewellery exports. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) issued a public notice dated 13th November adding Amritsar Airport as an authorized export point for gold, silver, and platinum

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