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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 $2 million and barring the
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Platinum Love Bands for Your Summer Wedding
Mumbai: As we enter the summer wedding season, draw inspiration from your favourite celebrities when it comes to engagement ring choices. Celebrities worldwide have long favoured engagement rings set in platinum for their memorable “I Do” moments as this naturally white metal is renowned for its elegance, durability, and timeless appeal. From A-list actors to music sensations, these celebrities have embraced platinum
GJEPC Organized InnovNXT, Forty Under 40 Leadership Summit
Mumbai: Indian diamond jewellery market will grow to US$ 17 bn by 2031 out of India’s total gem & jewellery of US$ 120 bn from $ 79 bn in 2021. 2024 is likely to be a record year for gold mine production and jewellery demand will be firm but vulnerable to gold prices. These interesting nuggets were revealed through several compelling
Global Gold Demand Stays Strong: WGC
Mumbai: The World Gold Council’s (WGC) Q1 2024 Gold Demand Trends report reveals that total global gold demand (inclusive of OTC purchases) was up 3% year-on-year to 1,238t, marking the strongest first quarter since 2016. Demand excluding OTC fell 5% to 1,102t in Q1 compared to the same period in 2023. Healthy investment from the OTC market1 , persistent central
De Beers Moving Auctions HQ to Botswana
Gaborone: De Beers is moving its auctions headquarters from Singapore to Botswana in a move designed to streamline its operations and cut costs, according to media reports. The UK-based miner sells around 10 per cent of its rough, by value, via online auctions to almost 1,000 registered buyers. The other 90 per cent is sold to sightholders. In a statement
DHL Signs MoU with GJEPC
Mumbai: DHL Express, the world’s leading international express services provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) to ship India-crafted jewellery via courier mode, leveraging DHL’s time-definite international (TDI) delivery service. As the first international logistics provider to sign an MoU with GJEPC, DHL will support local jewellery and gem makers
Inaugural DIDGC from January 29
Doha: The inaugural Doha International Diamond & Gem Conference (DIDGC) will be held in Doha , the capital of Qatar, at The Ned, from January 29 to 31st 2025. “The conference endeavours to be different from other global industry events staged over the past few years. We are fully aware of the recent structural changes that have taken place throughout the diamond and gemstone supply
Entries Open for Sustainability Awards 2025
Hong Kong: Informa Markets Jewellery’s Sustainability Awards by JWA (Jewellery World Awards) is back this year with a redefined set of categories! Recognising sustainability champions in the fine jewellery, gemstone and related industries, the Awards are open for entries from today until 7 April (6pm, Hong Kong Time). “Previously known as the JNA Awards, JWA was launched by Informa Markets
IIJS Celebration & Award Night
Mumbai: Renowned Bollywood singer Javed Ali set the stage on fire with his electrifying performance at IIJS Celebration Night at Jio World Convention Centre on 4th Jan on the eve of IIJS Signature organized by India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). The crowd went ballistic when he started singing the popular Bollywood numbers! An entertaining night that left
