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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World Diamond Museum Establishes in Monaco

London: The World Diamond Museum reached a significant milestone upon receiving a permit from the Ministry of State of the Principality of Monaco to establish itself in Monaco. The statement reads: “The World Diamond Museum aims to be a dynamic, independent association, accessible to all, exercising its activities mainly in the Principality of Monaco. Its chief objective is to create,

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Ghaghoo Diamond Mine Faces Closure

Gaborone: Gem Diamonds has failed to find a buyer for its Ghaghoo Diamond Mine in Botswana’s Central Kalahari Game Reserve (CKGR), which had been on care and maintenance since February 2017. Mmegi reports that the diamond miner, which is currently focused on its Lesotho operations, is now considering a final closure of the Botswana operation. It had prioritised a sale

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3rd 'India Gem and Jewellery Show’ from 7th April

Mumbai: All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), the premier industry body catering to around 300,000 Indian jewellers and the allied industry value chain, is looking forward to the 3rd edition of GJS – India Gem & Jewellery Show scheduled from 7th to 10th April 2023 at Bombay Exhibition Centre (NESCO), Mumbai. GJS will comprise the top-of-the-line manufacturers/wholesalers of

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4th Bharat Diamond Week from 6th April

Mumbai: The fourth edition of the Bharat Diamond Week, popularly known as BDW will be held between 6th to 8th April, 2023 at the sprawling Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) Complex Mumbai. After a hiatus due to travel restrictions and other factors affecting free trade, Bharat Diamond Bourse decided to open this important “ONLY DIAMOND” show this year promising over 125

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A Welcome Relief for Indian G&J Exporters

Mumbai: A recent U.S. federal court ruling has provided significant relief to Indian jewellery exporters by blocking the implementation of the Trump administration’s proposed “Liberation Day” tariffs. These tariffs included a 26% duty on Indian gems and jewellery exports to the U.S., which posed a substantial threat to India’s $10 billion annual jewellery trade with the United States. Key Developments:

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Platinum Love Bands Launches New Campaign

Mumbai: Platinum Guild International’s (PGI) Platinum Love Bands has unveiled its latest seasonal campaign: “Seal It with Platinum” With an estimated 10 million weddings taking place each year in India, the campaign taps into the deep emotional clarity and personal meaning modern, Indian couples seek when choosing symbols of commitment. Crafted as an occasion-first initiative, the campaign draws from the

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India Pavilion Dazzles at Watch & Jewellery Show

Sharjah: The India Pavilion shined bright on the opening day of the Watch and Jewellery Show Middle East 2025 with 12 exhibitors (Badalia Gems Private Limited, Rajesh Gems, Diarah Jewels Private Limited, Sejal Exports (India), N K Jewels, Fine Colour Gems Private Limited, N.J. Gems, Shubham Motiwala & Jewellers Pvt. Ltd, Manoj Ornaments Pvt. Ltd.) The Pavilion is being organized

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Botswana President to Headline WFDB Meeting

New York: The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) Presidents’ Meeting, June 10–11 in New York, will feature an illustrious list of speakers, led by Botswana President Duma Boko and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick and including Angolan Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum, and Gas Diamantino Azevedo and Botswana Minister of Minerals and Energy Bogolo Kenewendo. The meeting, which

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