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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IIJS Tritiya Inaugurated in Bengaluru

Bengaluru: India’s apex body, The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) presented India International Jewellery Show – IIJS Tritiya – in Southern India at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) from 17th to 20th March 2023 – a month prior to Akshaya Tritiya, the auspicious gold jewellery-buying festival. IIJS Tritiya follows the stupendous success of IIJS Premiere – Bengaluru

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Celebrating Gudhi Padwa with Precious Platinum!

Mumbai: As Maharashtra and some key Western states of India gear up to celebrate Gudhi Padwa, the Marathi New Year, there is a sense of excitement and anticipation in the air. This joyous occasion not only marks the start of a new year but also the beginning of the harvest season. And what better way to welcome prosperity than with

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This Ugadi, Greet the New Year with Platinum Jewellery

Mumbai: “Ugadi” is a significant Hindu festival that marks the beginning of a new year, and it has its roots in the ancient Sanskrit language. The word “Ugadi” is derived from the combination of two Sanskrit words, “yuga” and “adi,” which symbolize the start of a new era. The festival is celebrated with immense joy and devotion, primarily in the

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Tritiya Set to Do Business of Rs. 20000 Crore: Nirav Bhansali

Mumbai: IIJS Tritiya, the third exhibition under the IIJS banner, will make its debut at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) in Bengaluru from 17th to 20th March 2023 – a month prior to Akshaya Tritiya, the auspicious gold jewellery-buying festival. Southern India is an under-explored jewellery market for B2B manufacturers. So when GJEPC organized IIJS Premiere show in Bangalore,

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A Moment of Reckoning for India’s G&J Industry

Mumbai (Gems2jewellery.com Exclusive): India’s Gem and Jewellery (G&J) sector has long dazzled global markets, not just with its sparkle but with the millions of livelihoods it sustains. From the diamond polishing units of Surat to the gold jewellery workshops of Mumbai and Jaipur, this industry has been the backbone of India’s export story. But today, that glitter is under threat.

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Gaston to Acquire 100% Ownership of Lucapa Diamond

Dubai: Gaston International DMCC (“Gaston”), part of Jemora Group, has announced that it has entered into a binding term sheet (the “Binding Term Sheet“) with Richard Tucker and Paul Pracilio (“Administrators”) of Lucapa Diamond Company Limited (“Lucapa”), an ASX-listed company, for a Deed of Company Arrangement (“DOCA”) contemplating the acquisition of all issued shares of Lucapa by Gaston (the “Transaction“).

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16% Surge in India’s G&J Exports in July 2025

Mumbai: The Indian gem and jewellery industry is witnessing signs of revival, with July exports delivering a much-needed boost amid the lingering impact of US tariffs. A robust 15.98% growth in overall exports, a sharp rebound in cut and polished diamond exports to Hong Kong, and strong order bookings from IIJS Premiere 2025 have infused optimism ahead of the festive

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De Beers & Endiama Discover New Kimberlites in Angola

Luanda: De Beers Group, together with Angola’s national diamond company, Endiama, yesterday announced a significant step forward in their joint exploration efforts with the discovery of kimberlite, the host rock for diamonds, in Angola. In July 2025, the De Beers-Endiama joint venture successfully intersected kimberlite in its first drill hole into a high-priority cluster of targets, identified from the airborne

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