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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Lab Grown Threat to Botswana Economy

Gaborone: Lab grown diamonds (LGDs) are a threat to Botswana’s economic lifeblood, says the country’s president Mokgweetsi Masisi. He was speaking to reporters on 29th May, ahead of the first phase in a $6bn project to extend the life of Jwaneng, its flagship diamond mine. “If lab grown diamonds take our space, then you and I are finished,” he said.

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GJEPC Expanding Market Horizons in LAC

Mumbai: As part of their mission, the GJEPC delegation recently visited Panama to assess market needs, identify business opportunities, and network with industry associations and leading companies. The aim is to solidify India’s presence in the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region’s gems and jewellery sector and encourage greater participation in international trade events. During their visit, the Indian Ambassador

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Registration for CIBJO Congress 2024 Opens

Milan: Registration for the 2024 congress of the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) is now open. Delegates and other participants may register for the congress via a dedicated congress website located at: www.cibjo.org/congress-2024/. CIBJO’s 2023 annual congress will take place in Shanghai, China’s financial centre and the gateway to what is today the world’s largest jewellery market, from November 2 to

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DGFT Revises Wastage Norms for G&J Exports

Mumbai: On behalf of the industry, the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) extends its heartfelt appreciation to the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry for their recent decision to put in abeyance the changes in maximum permissible wastage norms for gold, platinum, and silver content in jewellery exports. In a virtual meeting called

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Evara Shows the World how our ‘GIRLSGOTTHIS’ 

Mumbai: The rise of women’s cricket in our country has been nothing short of inspirational and it offers the perfect platform for Platinum Evara, platinum jewellery aimed at the young woman segment. After the unprecedented success of its campaign #IGotThis at the WPL, Platinum EVARA has returned with #GirlsGotThis, in its nuanced celebration of womanhood and modern femininity. With #GirlsGotThis, the brand moves

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Jawhara Collaborates with NDC

Mumbai: UAE’s natural diamond jewellery brand Jawhara has been an industry pioneer with all their initiatives. Their two-year-long partnership with Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has helped establish their authority amongst discerning consumers in the region, and their latest venture furthers their vision towards transparency, by educating and empowering the Jawhara sales team with tools to upsell, upskill, and increase their

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PGI Launches New Campaign for Dhoni Collection

Mumbai: Platinum Guild International (PGI) India proudly introduces the exclusive M.S. Dhoni Signature Edition from Men of Platinum, a collection that embodies the legacy of one of India’s most revered sporting icons. This collection is crafted from 95% pure platinum, a metal known for its unmatched strength, endurance and resilience, much like the values that have guided Dhoni throughout his

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GJEPC Targets 20% Export Boost to UAE with IGJS

Dubai: The 4th edition of the International Gem & Jewellery Show (IGJS) Dubai commenced yesterday, hosted by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) of India. This exclusive event, co-sponsored by Suntech Business Solutions and supported by the Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group, brings together the finest of Indian gems and jewellery, reinforcing India’s position as a premier destination

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