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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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WGC’s Members Commit to Enhanced Transparency
Mumbai: The World Gold Council (WGC) has announced that its members, who represent the majority of the global large-scale gold mining industry, have committed to providing enhanced transparency in the gold supply chain. All 33 WGC members with operating mines, who collectively produce around 1,300 tonnes of gold per annum, have committed to publishing the names and locations of their
Surging Opportunities in LGDs
Dubai: DMCC has released a special edition of its Future of Trade thought leadership report series focused on lab-grown diamonds (LGDs), the rapid global rise of this nascent technology and its transformative impact on the industry. The report, titled “Coming of Age – The Future of Lab Grown Diamonds,” is a culmination of industry expertise and in-depth analysis. It provides
PM Vishwakarma Yojna for Artisans Launched
Mumbai: India’s Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi launched the ‘PM Vishwakarma Scheme’ PM Vishwakarma logo, tagline and portal for traditional artisans and craftspeople on the occasion of Vishwakarma Jayanti on 17th September. The Prime Minister acknowledged the contribution of the Shramiks and Vishwakarmas in the construction of the India International Convention and Expo Centre (Yashobhoomi). “Today I dedicate ‘Yashobhoomi’ to
India Pavilion at HK Fair Features 72 Companies
Hong Kong: The Jewellery & Gem World Hong Kong (JGW) has made a return to its signature “One Fair, Two Venues” B2B format, with over 3,500 exhibitors converging to showcase their latest collections to trade buyers from around the world. Organised by the GJEPC, the India Pavilion at Asia World-Expo (AWE) from 18th-22nd September boasts an impressive 72 companies occupying
Platinum Love Bands Unveils ‘Wedding Edition’
Mumbai: As the summer wedding season reaches its vibrant peak, Platinum Love Bands unveils ‘The Wedding Edition’, a thoughtfully curated collection of couple bands designed to mark a once-in-a-lifetime love story. Rooted in the insight that real commitment comes from emotional clarity, these platinum bands are more than symbols — they are promises. Crafted in 95% pure platinum – Platinum
Civil Society Questions the “Breakthrough”
Dubai: The Kimberley Process Civil Society Coalition (KP CSC) attended the Kimberley Process (KP) intersessional meeting in Dubai from 12–16 May. Statements made at the close of the meeting declared a breakthrough in the long-standing debate over revising the KP’s notoriously narrow definition of conflict diamonds. From the KP CSC’s perspective, it is unclear where such a breakthrough occurred—unless the
Gemfields Showcases 36 Ct. Ruby at June 2025 Auction
London: Gemfields will offer a broader range of secondary-type material at its forthcoming mixed-quality ruby auction in June 2025. The auction will include rubies recovered from a newer section of its Mozambican mine that has not previously been represented at auction in meaningful quantities and with a notable 36-carat ruby forming part of the offering. The gems, from the newer
Arvog Opens First Gold Loan Branch in Chennai
Chennai: Arvog, a smart-tech-enabled diversified finance company that provides financial products and services, particularly focusing on digital lending for personal and gold loans, announced the launch of its first Gold Loan Branch in Chennai, marking a strategic milestone in the company’s expansion into South India. The setting up of the branch will serve as a physical touchpoint for consumers to
