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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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PGI Launches New “Committolove” Campaign
Mumbai: This Valentine’s Day, Platinum Love Bands launched the second leg of its #Committolove campaign, celebrating modern-day love and relationships. The brand’s holistic influencer strategy takes forward its compelling narrative, by thoughtfully weaving it into each collaboration. Along with a content partnership with India’s leading lifestyle publication, Femina, Platinum Love Bands has also associated with relevant influencer couples who resonate
IDMA to Hold 40th Congress from March 28-30
Antwerp: “The International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA) announced it will hold its 40th Congress March 28-30, at the beachside Tel Aviv Carlton hotel in Israel. Contrary to earlier World Diamond Congresses, IDMA and its sister organization, the World Diamond Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB), will not hold what was to be the 40th edition of the World Diamond Congress together.
Grant of Rs. 242 Cr to IIT Madras for LGD Research
New Delhi: Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) will be provided a grant of ₹242 crore over a period of five years to undertake research on Lab-Grown Diamonds (LGD). This research will be focused on driving indigenisation of the LGD manufacturing process. Presenting the Budget 2023 on 1st February 2023, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Hon’ble Finance Minister, Government of India,
Augmont Gold For All Honoured by India Book of Records
Mumbai: India’s Gold Platform, run by Augmont Gold For All, recently announced that they were honoured by the India Book of Records for creating the Thinnest Gold coin. The 24 Karat – 999 pure hallmarked Gold coin measured less than 1 mm, which is as thin as foil paper with a weight of 100 mg and a diameter of 2.2 cm. India Book of
India is Committed to Strengthening Credibility in Diamond Sector
Mumbai: The Kimberley Process (KP) Intersessional Meeting 2026 concluded in Mumbai under India’s Chairship, bringing together representatives from KP Participants, Observers, industry stakeholders and civil society organizations for four days of deliberations on the future of the natural diamond sector. Welcoming the conclusion of the Intersessional, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Mr. Piyush Goyal said India, as the world’s
Kirit Bhansali Appointed as Nominee Director on IAGES Board
Mumbai: Mr. Kirit A. Bhansali has been appointed as the Nominee Director on the Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES) Board, effective from11th May 2026. Mr. Bhansali, Chairman of India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJPEC) is a well-known personality in the Indian diamond and jewellery industry. He is a partner in Smital Gems, a leading diamond
NDC Welcomes Rulings from ASA
London: Natural Diamond Council has welcomed two rulings from the UK’s advertising watchdog backing its efforts to protect consumers from misleading adverts of synthetic diamonds. The not-for-profit organisation, which exists to promote and protect the integrity of the global natural diamond industry, complained to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) about adverts by two retailers that failed to mention their products
Second edition of “TREASURES” in Lisbon
Lisbon: The second Edition of TREASURES, an award-winning international colloquium, will take place under the patronage of the President of the Republic of Portugal at the Royal Treasure Museum, Palácio Nacional da Ajuda, in Lisboa, Portugal, November 13-14, 2026. The theme of this year’s edition is “Crowns and Tiaras.” During the two-day colloquium, participants will enjoy presentations by a choice
