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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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Ari Epstein Resignes as CEO of AWDC
Antwerp: Ari Epstein has resigned as CEO of the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) after 13 years in the position, the trade body announced Thursday. AWDC declined to comment on why he’s stepping down or when it would appoint a successor. “This marks the end of an era of visionary leadership and significant contributions to not only our company but
Gargi by PNGS Spreads Nationwide
Pune: Gargi by P N Gadgil & Sons (PNGS), a distinguished name in the fashion jewellery realm, strategically launched Gargi Shop-in-Shop (S-I-S) at Shoppers Stop in three key locations across India in just a week. This strategic expansion marks Gargi’s entry into Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Shillong (Meghalaya), and Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh), further solidifying its footprint in the Indian fashion landscape.
BDB Hosts Lunch Meeting with Geoffrey Boycott
Mumbai: The Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) hosted an exclusive luncheon and conversation event featuring two distinguished guests: the legendary cricketer Sir Geoffrey Boycott and Mr. Harjinder Kang, UK Deputy High Commissioner for Western India &Trade Commissioner for South Asia. The event, held on 8th April, brought together esteemed figures from both the cricketing and business worlds to discuss the interplay
“Jewels on the Ramp” Jewellery Fashion Show
Bengaluru: A glamourous night with the dazzling presence of Former Miss World and GJEPC Brand Ambassador Manushi Chhillar, alongside industry stalwarts adorning an exquisite jewelry piece in a white gown, captivated hearts and stole the limelight. From traditional Indian artistry to contemporary brilliance, the stage was ablaze with the beauty and grandeur of Indian gems and jewellery. Luxurious bejeweled showstoppers
Antwerp's Diamond Figures Drop Slightly
Antwerp: The Antwerp diamond sector’s trade figures in October decreased slightly compared to the same month last year. Figures show that slightly fewer polished diamonds were traded, but the value of diamonds traded was higher compared to the value of polished diamonds traded in October last year. Rough diamond trade figures also show a decline compared to October 2013, but
CIBJO Moots Carbon-Free Jewellery Industry
London: CIBJO President Gaetano Cavalieri has held a meeting in London with Lord Deben, Chairman of the Independent Committee on Climate Change in the United Kingdom, during which they discussed CIBJO’s educational programme for a carbon-free jewellery industry, which was outlined at the CIBJO Congress in Moscow in May. A renowned authority on environmental sustainability, Lord Deben also chairs the
KP Faces Fractious Battle Over '15 Vice-Chair Vote
Guangzhou: One of the biggest questions facing delegates at the plenary meeting of the Kimberley Process in Guangzhou, China which started yesterday and ends on November 14 will be which country is elected as Vice Chair for 2015. With Angola set to become Chair on January 1, Dubai and Australia are the candidates for the position of Vice Chair. However,
Platinum is Prominent Choice of Young India
The never-ending attraction for jewellery can certainly not be measured, as it’s always been an essential part of India’s ethos through history and culture. The relationship and need that the young consumer has with jewellery today is very strong; indicates a recent Platinum Guild International qualitative research, conducted across 7 metros in India with over 250 women to understand Indian
