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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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"KP is Not Fit for the Porpose": KPCSC
“The fact that the KP is unable to even discuss whether it should continue certifying Russian diamonds as conflict-free, reaffirms what we have been denouncing for years: That the world’s conflict diamond scheme is no longer fit for purpose,” Michel Yoboue, KPCSC coordinator, told KP delegates at a meeting in Botswana yesterday. “The silence of the KP over the Ukraine
India has Recycling-Refining Capacity of 1800 tonnes
Mumbai: The World Gold Council (WGC) today launched a report titled ‘Gold refining and recycling’, as part of a series of in-depth analysis on the Indian gold market. The report highlights that amidst India’s growing demand for gold, recycling will continue to be key and the refining industry, which is currently stabilising after a period of change, will witness steady development.
WDC Board Extends Terms of Elected Officers
New York: Meeting in video-conference on June 16, 2022, the Board of Directors of the World Diamond Council (WDC) has decided that, in light of the unusual set of circumstances currently prevalent, including those precipitated by the COVID pandemic, the terms of President Edward Asscher, Vice President Feriel Zerouki and Treasurer Ronnie VanderLinden, which were scheduled to terminate this year,
KP "Must Suspend Russia & Redefine Conflict Diamonds"
Johannesburg: The Kimberley Process (KP) must “stop turning blind eye to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and take fight against conflict diamonds seriously”. KP Civil Society Coalition (KPCSC), the umbrella organization that oversees its activities, issued a strongly-worded statement on Tuesday, accusing the KP of being “no longer fit for purpose”.An attempt by Western nations to broaden the KP definition of
Distinguished Women of the G&J industry Honored with Golden Girls Awards
Mumbai: The India Bullion & Jewellers Association Ltd. (IBJA), in association with Heera Zhaveraat, the B2B trade magazine for the global Gem & Jewellery industry, recently hosted the 4th Golden Girls Award (GGA) in Mumbai. The Golden Girls Award (GGA) provided a platform to celebrate and recognize the outstanding accomplishments of women entrepreneurs in the industry, highlighting their persistent dedication
IAGES Expands Network with 50+Accredited Partners
Mumbai: The Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES), a Self-Regulatory Organization (SRO) established by and for the Indian gold industry has achieved the 50 accredited members milestone, reshaping the gold sector to become more consumer-friendly and future-ready. Some of India’s leading gold retailers like Senco Gold & Diamonds, PN Gadgil Jewellers, Kalamandir Jewellers and Waman Hari Pethe Jewellers
Karnataka Minister Invited as Chief Guest at IIJS Bharat Tritiya
Bengaluru: Mr. M.B. Patil, Hon’ble Minister for Large & Medium Industries, Government of Karnataka, has been invited as Chief Guest for IIJS Bharat Tritiya 2026. The show is scheduled from 21 to 23 March 2026 in Bengaluru at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC). The invitation was extended by Mr. Nirav Bhansali, Co-Convener – National Exhibitions, GJEPC. The meeting was
Congolese Diamonds Tender Gets 40% Higher Sales
Antwerp: From 16 to 20 February, the Congolese diamond company SACIM SARL organised a particularly successful diamond tender in Antwerp. More than 288,000 carats of rough Congolese diamonds were sold at prices that were on average over 40% higher than those achieved in other, competing diamond trading centres. The result once again underlines Antwerp’s unique position as an international hub for rough diamond trading
