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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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Narendra Modi, Vipul Shah Named Most Influential People in Diamond Industry
Mumbai: The world’s most influential and most read diamond-focussed publication ‘Rapaport’ named Hon. Prime Minister of India Mr. Narendra Modi among the movers and shakers of the global diamond industry in the year 2023. Other members including Mr. Vipul Shah, Chairman of Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC); Gina Drosos, CEO, Signet Jewelers; Feriel Zerouki, president, World Diamond Council
Mah. Minister to Inaugurate IIJS Signature
Mumbai: In a major boost for the jewellery industry, Mr. Uday Samant, the honourable Minister for Industries, Government of Maharashtra, has confirmed his participation as the Guest of Honour for the inauguration of IIJS Signature 2024 on 5th January 2024 at Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC). The announcement was made after a productive meeting between Mr. Samant and the representatives of
Statement by IDMA: Leave No One behind!
Antwerp: “At this pivotal moment for the global diamond industry, it is vital that we protect the lives and livelihoods of all those employed in the mining and manufacturing of diamonds,” IDMA President Ronnie VanderLinden said. “We are pleased that the G7 will seek further engagement with diamond industry organizations such as the World Diamond Council (WDC) and IDMA, to
De Beers Rough Sales Rise to $130 Million
Gaborone: De Beers said its rough diamond sales for the tenth and final cycle of 2023 showed a sharp decline from the previous year. According to the company, the provisional sales value for the period between 9th November and 19th December was $130 million. This is a 69% drop from the $417 million recorded in the same cycle of 2022,
2-Day G&J Buyer Seller Meet Opened on 7th
Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery Buyer Seller Meet (BSM) 2025 organized by India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council was inaugurated today at Bharat Ratnam Mega CFC, Mumbai. The occasion was graced by the august presence of Mr. Dnyaneshwar B. Patil, IAS, Zonal Development Commissioner, SEEPZ alongside Mr. Kirit Bhansali , Chairman, GJEPC and Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC
Nikita Porwal Appointed Brand Ambassador of GJC
Mumbai: The 7th Edition of India Gem and Jewellery show (GJS) #HumaraApnaShow, was inaugurated in a grand ceremony at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. Marking this special occasion, the apex industry body, All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) introduced Miss Nikita Porwal, Miss India 2024, as its new brand ambassador. The GJS April 2025 marks the beginning of an exquisite showcase of
IGJS Inaugurated in Jaipur
Jaipur: Amid the evolving global trade landscape, India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) inaugurated the International Gem & Jewellery Show (IGJS) Jaipur 2025 today, reinforcing India’s commitment to strengthening its gem and jewellery industry as it navigates the recent announcement of a 27% reciprocal tariff by the US administration on Indian exports. The 4th edition of IGJS Jaipur,
GJEPC Analizes Reciprocal Tarrif
Mumbai: The US President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs affecting over 180 countries, including a 26% tariff on India. As a result, the market has reacted negatively. Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ announcements had no country-specific exclusions as he announced new tariff rates for more than 180 countries. Apart from country-specific tariffs, Trump also announced the imposition of a 10% baseline tariff.
