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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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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,
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
Tariff War: U.S. Jewellery Industry at Risk
New York: World Diamond Council (WDC), the U.S. based organization representing the international natural diamond value chain, acknowledges the U.S. Government’s emphasis on fair and reciprocal trade and advocates for policies that support strengthening American manufacturing to deliver tangible benefits to U.S. businesses, workers and consumers. In this spirit, the WDC respectfully urges the U.S. Administration to consider granting a
Surging Gold ETFs Fuel Q1 Demand
Mumbai: The World Gold Council’s (WGC) Q1 2025 Gold Demand Trends report reveals total quarterly gold demand (including OTC ) was 1,206t, a 1% increase year-on-year, in a record high price environment, in which gold surpassed US$3,000/oz. The gold ETF revival fuelled a more-than doubling of total investment demand to 552t, a 170% year-on-year increase and the highest since Q1
Gemfields Announced Results of Latest Auction
Bangkok: Gemfields announced its latest rough ruby auction, which took place April 21-25 in Bangkok, Thailand, brought in $7.2 million. At the sale, 73 percent of the 250,004 carats on offer sold, and the average price per carat was $39.47. The auction was held in Bangkok this month and saw Mozambican rough rubies from Montepuez Ruby Mining (MRM) go
Celebrate Akshay Tritiya with Platinum Jewellery
Mumbai: Celebrated as one of the most auspicious occasions in Hindu culture, Akshay Tritiya marks a day of new beginnings, prosperity, and good fortune. It symbolizes the onset of new endeavours, prosperity and unending blessings. This year, the festival will be celebrated on 30th April 2025. As the celebrations around Akshay Tritiya evolve, the significance of purchasing ‘true white’ continues
