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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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Exciting Themes for Artisan Awards 2024
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has unveiled two exciting and unconventional themes for the 7th edition of The Artisan Awards 2024: ‘Unusual Materials’ and ‘Objet Trouvé.’ These innovative themes promise to redefine artistic expression and inspire designers to think out-of-the-box and blend alternative and precious aspects to create avant-garde fine jewellery. The first theme, ‘Objet Trouvé’
David Prager is New Chairman of NDC
Mumbai: Stephen Lussier, the longest serving member of the Natural Diamond Council’s Board of Directors, has announced that he will be retiring from his roles as Chair and Board Member. David Prager, Chief Brand Officer at De Beers and active NDC board member since 2022, will replace him as Chair.Lussier played an instrumental role in bringing together competitors from the mining sector to invest in
GJC Launches ‘India Jewellery Shopping’ Festival
New Delhi: All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the apex trade body that unites jewellery manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, and exporters, announced the launch of Jewellery Shopping Festival (IJSF) in Delhi today. The launch will be held across the country in 300 cities from 15th October to 22nd November. Divine Solitaires is Powered by sponsor for this event. Mr. Nitin Gadkari, Minster of Roads & Highway Transport graced the event with his presence. The festival will offer benefits to both the B2B and the B2C segment wherein business owners can be
GJEPC’s 3rd International G&J Show in Dubai
Dubai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex trade organization dedicated to promoting Indian gem and jewellery exports worldwide, presented the highly anticipated 3rd edition of the International Gem & Jewellery Show (IGJS) in Dubai. The show is supported by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, and the Embassy of India in UAE. Additionally,
Global Diamond Output to Reach 172 Mln Ct in 2018
Moscow: Equity Communications said global diamond output is expected to reach 171.840 million carats in 2018, reports Rough & Polished. It said in a report titled, “The Global Diamond Business 2014” that diamond producers recovered 130.935 million carats last year, an increase of 2.4 percent from 2012. Diamond production was projected to rise by 6.7 percent this year led by
Gem Diamonds Posts 54% Jump in Revenue in H1
London: Gem Diamonds Limited reported its revenue rose 54 percent to $148.9 million in the half year ending June 30. The miner reported attributable profit of $19.7 million, up 129 percent from a year earlier. “Excellent financial performance with significant growth in revenue, strong cash flow further enhancing the balance sheet and [the firm is] on track to consider declaring
LDB Launches Platform for Member Inventory
London: London Diamond Bourse members can now search goods from fellow members in the latest unveiling on their website. This exciting initiative is the latest development in the London Diamond Bourses passage into enhancing membership value. Victoria McKay, the bourse’s chief operating officer, said, “It’s a radical move to enhance and dovetail with the traditional ‘trading across tables’ method by
Antwerp Posts Solid Trade Figures in July
Antwerp: July continued to mark a stable month for the Antwerp diamond sector. A modest decrease was only seen in in the volume of imported polished diamonds, compared to July 2013. The rough diamond trade continues to fare well. In comparison with July of last year, the volume of exported diamonds rose by 1,22%, which translates to a volume increase
