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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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De Beers Announces Changes to Exe. Committee
London: De Beers Group has announced its new organisational structure and Executive Committee. The structure is designed to deliver De Beers’ strategy, generating sustainable profitable growth and building on the company’s leading position in the diamond industry. The composition of the De Beers Executive Committee – the most diverse in its history – reflects the breadth of the business, stretching
C. Krishniah Chetty Acquires Reena’s Paintings
Toronto: Artist Reena Ahluwalia has released intricate, bedazzling paintings of the Maharaja and Maharani of Mysore. Now, the Royal Mysore paintings have been acquired by C. Krishniah Chetty Crystal Museum – a private, by-appointment museum in Bengaluru, India. In Royal Mysore paintings, Ahluwalia captures the opulence of the past and etches the historic legacy of Indian gems and jewelry onto
Rio Tinto unveils Beyond Rare collection of diamonds
Perth: Rio Tinto has introduced its much-anticipated Beyond Rare™ collection, featuring a stunning array of pink, red, and yellow diamonds. The collection unveiled in an invitation-only event known as The Art Series, boasts 48 exceptional polished diamonds, including heritage inventory from the renowned Argyle diamond mine and precious yellow diamonds from Rio Tinto’s Diavik diamond mine. Sinead Kaufman, chief executive of Rio Tinto
IDE Opens “Stand With Israel” Sales Event
New York: The Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE) opened the special sales event “STAND WITH ISRAEL” recently at the New York Diamond Dealers Club. The event was from No held vember 27 – 30, 2023, on the trading floor of the DDC, with the participation of 25 leading diamond companies from Israel. The event was opened by Israel Diamond Exchange President
CIBJO Recommends New Definition of ‘Recycled Gold’
Milan: The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) is recommending a new definition of “recycled gold״ to be used in the jewellery and watch sectors, so as to provide greater clarity and consistency both within the industry and marketplace. CIBJO will henceforth include the definition in the guidance documents it produces. The definition, which covers recycled materials recovered during manufacturing and fabrication
SEZ Conclave Stresses Ways to Boost G&J Exports
Mumbai : India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) successfully hosted the 2nd SEZ Gem & Jewellery Conclave 2025 at Bharat Ratnam Mega CFC, SEEPZ, reinforcing its commitment to advancing Technology, Branding, and Investment in India’s gem and jewellery sector. Held under the theme ‘SEZ: The Future of Indian Exports,’ the conclave brought together industry leaders and experts to explore strategies for boosting
G7 Postpones Diamond Traceability Requirement
Mumbai: The Group of Seven (G7) nations have postponed the enforcement of stringent traceability requirements for polished diamond imports, moving the deadline from March 2025 to January 1, 2026. This delay provides significant relief to India’s diamond cutting and polishing industry, which faced challenges in complying with the new regulations within the original timeframe. The G7 countries—comprising the US, UK,
GJEPC Seeks Govt Intervention on US’ Reciprocal Tariff Proposal
New Delhi: Top representatives of India’s gems and jewellery sector have urgently briefed Commerce Secretary Mr. Sunil Barthwal, IAS, on the potential repercussions of the United States’ recent notice regarding reciprocal tariffs. The delegation, led by Mr. Shaunak Parikh, Vice Chairman, GJEPC, along with Mr. Adil Kotwal, President, Seepz Gem & Jewellery Manufacturers’ Association (SGJMA), and Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, Executive
