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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 $2 million and barring the
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Akshaya Tritiya: Jewellers Expect Pick up in Sales
Mumbai: The recent softening of the gold price has supported demand for the yellow metal on the auspicious day of Akshaya Tritiya and jewellers have been witnessing steady footfalls since morning. Mr. Saiyam Mehra the Chairman of All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) said, “The 2023 Akshaya Tritiya was exceptional for jewellery retailers and consumers. Despite high prices,
NDC Report Clears Misconceptions about Diamonds
Mumbai: Natural Diamond Council (NDC), the authoritative resource on natural diamonds, has released its 2023 analytical report entitled, Diamond Facts: Addressing myths and misconceptions about the diamond industry. Through this report, the NDC has set out to address misinformation about both natural diamonds and their synthetic counterparts. “In an age where consumers are more inquisitive and enlightened than ever, they
Celebrate this Akshay Tritiya with Platinum Jewellery
Mumbai: Akshay Tritiya, also known as “Akha Teej”, is a highly revered and auspicious festival celebrated throughout India. This year, the festival is slated to be celebrated on April 22nd, 2023. Akshaya Tritiya, observed on the third day of the Shukla Paksha of the Indian month of Vaisakh, signifies new beginnings and fresh opportunities. The festival is synonymous with wealth,
India’s G&J Exports Grew 2.48% in FY 2022-23
Mumbai: For the FY 2022-23, the overall gem & jewellery exports grew 2.48% to Rs. 300462.52 crores as compared Rs. 293193.19 crores for the same period previous year. In terms of US dollars, the overall gem & jewellery exports accounted for US$ 37468.66 million as compared US$ 39331.71 million for the same period last year. Congratulating the Government of India
Will De Beers Develop Diamond Hub in Namibia?
Windhoek: A report that was commissioned by the Namibian government stated that it does not make economic sense for De Beers to set up another diamond hub in Namibia similar to the one recently established in Botswana. Namibia was currently negotiating with the diamond giant to sell a certain percentage of gems mined in the country outside of the group’s
WTOCD Grants License for Its Polishing Machine
Antwerp: After several positive polishing tests made on industrial super hard materials (PCD, CVD, MCD, pcBN) Coborn Engineering Ltd decided to acquire a license for WTOCDs’ patented grain independent polishing technology. That license will extend existing technological cooperation between WTOCD and Coborn with the machining of diamonds materials for industrial applications. The exclusive license will be granted as of January
Gem-A Releases The Latest Journal Of Gemmology
London: The Gemmological Association of Great Britain (Gem-A) has released the latest issue of its academic publication, The Journal of Gemmology, in collaboration with the Swiss Gemmological Institute SSEF and with the support of the American Gemological Laboratories (AGL) and the Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (GIT). The current issue (Vol. 34, No. 3, 2014), released on 19 October
Varuna D Jani’s MAMI Trophy Rises Like Pheonix
Mumbai: The 16th edition of the Mumbai film festival organized by the Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (MAMI) will have a sparkling touch this year. The renowned jewellery designer and adornologist Varuna D Jani has graciously volunteered to design and craft the 15 coveted award trophies for the ongoing MAMI festival at PVR Cinemas in Andheri, Cinemax, Versova and Chandan
