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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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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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

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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

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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,

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IDMA Extends Support to the People of Israel

Antwerp: The board and the members of the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA) wish to express their solidarity with the people of Israel, as many hundreds of their citizens were victims of unspeakable,  horrific acts of carnage and murder by terrorists sent from the Gaza strip by the terrorist organization Hamas. IDMA condemns these vicious deadly attacks in all possible

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Winners of HRD Design Awards Declared

Antwerp: Since its inception in 1985, the HRD Design Awards have given young and innovativedesigners the chance to showcase their talent on a global stage. This edition, HRD Antwerp decided to plan it’s final night outside of the European Union for the first time ever. The oldest, most international and biggest jewellery design competition wanted to bring this finale to

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Gemfields Updates ‘G-Factor for Natural Resources’ Figures

London: Gemfields has confirmed its ‘G-Factor for Natural Resources’’ figures for the Kagem emerald mine in Zambia and the Montepuez ruby mine in Mozambique, which now stand at 20% and 25% respectively for the 10-year period from 2015 through 2024. The ‘G-Factor for Natural Resources’ reveals the percentage of natural resource revenue paid to the government of the country from

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GJEPC Advocates ‘Green Exhibitions’ with IIJS

Mumbai: On World Environment Day, The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), India’s apex trade body sponsored by the Union Ministry of Commerce & Industry, reinforces Commitment to Sustainability with Green Practices at its flagship India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) exhibitions – one of the world’s top 2 B2B Trade shows in the gem & jewellery sector. With the theme of

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Registrations for CIBJO Congress 2025 Open

Milan: Registrations for the 2025 congress of the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) have opened now. Delegates and other participants may register for the congress via a dedicated congress website located at: www.cibjo.org/congress-2025/. The three-day event will take place from Monday, October 27, through Wednesday, October 29, 2025. The 2025 CIBJO Congress will mark the start of the World Jewellery Confederation’s Centenary

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