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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CIBJO Emphasises Jewellery’s Positive Societal Role

New York: Gaetano Cavalieri, President of the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO), informed the High-Level Segment of the United Nation’s Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) in New York about the jewellery industry’s potential as a force for positive societal development, particularly during the period following the COVID pandemic. Among the leaders in attendance during the gathering was UN Secretary General António

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Red Carpet Platinum Jewellery Trend

Mumbai: Statement necklaces set in platinum are making a comeback on red carpets around the globe! Celebrities including Rosie Huntington-Whitely, Rihanna, Lily Collins, and Kirsten Dunst have been spotted wearing a variety of bold necklace styles. Platinum Guild International (PGI), the marketing association for the platinum jewellery industry, predicts that necklaces ranging from single strand chokers with pendants to multi-layered

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India Puts Restrictive Measures on Gold Imports 

Mumbai: The Indian government has recently imposed new restrictions on gold imports, specifically targeting the import of gold jewellery from ASEAN and SouthEast Asia. This strategic move aims to strengthen the Indian jewellery industry by curbing the disproportionate import of bullion compared to jewellery and fostering local manufacturing capabilities. Mr. Saiyam Mehra, Chairman of the All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic

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llJS Premiere with Groundbreaking Changes

Mumbai: The 39th edition of the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) Premiere is poised to make history with its groundbreaking changes and exciting new features. With two separate venues, the Jio World Convention Centre and the Bombay Exhibition Centre, this year’s show promises to offer a wider range of products and a world-class experience. The response from exhibitors and retailers

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HRD Antwerp-Bharat Ratnam Mega CFC Forge Collaboration

Mumbai: HRD Antwerp, Europe’s leading authority in Diamond and Jewellery Grading, Education and Equipment, has officially launched its operations within the Bharat Ratnam Mega Common Facility Centre (CFC) in Mumbai. This collaboration was unveiled during the prestigious IIJS Premiere 2025 and marks a significant leap in advancing India’s jewellery ecosystem with world-class diamond certification services. The inauguration ceremony was held

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Anil Kapoor Illuminates the ‘Jewellers for Hope’

Mumbai: The 10th edition of Jewellers for Hope, the flagship charity initiative by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), illuminated the city with a powerful blend of compassion, commitment, and celebration. Held alongside IIJS Premiere 2025, this landmark edition brought together industry stalwarts, philanthropists, and dignitaries to mark a decade of impactful giving. Organized in collaboration with De

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GJEPC Renames India International Jewellery Show as ‘IIJS Bharat’ 

Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), India’s apex trade body,has got received official confirmation from the Government to rename the biggest-ever India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) as IIJS Bharat, as announced by Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, during the inauguration of IIJS Premiere 2025.  In a significant announcement, Mr. Bhansali revealed that the Council has received official

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41st IIJS Premiere Inaugurated at JWCC

Mumbai: The biggest-ever India International Jewellery Show (IIJS), the 41st edition, is the biggest-ever edition of the famous gem & jewellery B2B trade show organised by India’s apex trade body,The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC). Showcasing “Brilliant Bharat” theme, IIJS 2025 is eyeing big business generation of billions of dollars in exports with several policy initiatives such as the recently

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