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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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Edward Asscher Joins RJC Board
New York: The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has elected World Diamond Council (WDC) president Edward Asscher as one of the new representatives to its board. Asscher will represent the trade association forum on the RJC’s board of directors, the industry standards organization said last week. His appointment was announced along with several others at the RJC’s annual general meeting (AGM)
Natural Diamond Council Forays into UAE
Mumbai: Natural Diamond Council (NDC), a not-for-profit organization dedicated towards increasing transparency and upholding the integrity of the modern natural diamond industry, announced a collaboration with Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Jawhara Jewellery and La Marquise Jewellery – three of the leading jewelers in the United Arab Emirates, to advocate the “Natural Diamond Dream”. Enhancing trust in the natural diamond industry,
GJEPC's 2nd India Global Connect Meet with Malaysia
Mumbai: India’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) organised the 2nd India Global Connect meet with Malaysia on 2nd June, a follow up of the 14th Feb meet this year. The meeting touched upon ways to strengthen the gem and jewellery trade between the two countries. The forum was attended by H.E. Mr. B.N. Reddy, High Commissioner of India
Rio Tinto Launches Icon Partner Program
Perth: Rio Tinto has launched the new Icon Partner program, as part of its strategy for the future development of the Argyle Pink Diamonds brand. Following the November 2020 closure of the Argyle mine in Western Australia, Rio Tinto has retained and managed the Argyle Pink Diamonds brand and has been working with its exclusive distribution network to ensure it
New Device Grades Fancy Colored Diamonds
London: A new device can color-grade both fancy colored diamonds as well as diamonds with secondary hues, says a release from manufacturer ImaGem. The device uses data from thousands of samples to derive its grades for fancy colored stones, says Dr. Lalit K. Aggarwal, chairman of ImaGem, which manufactures the device. The device, called the GL3200, can “identify which stones
WDC Warns against Trading Diamonds with CAR
New York: The World Diamond Council has issued a warning that, despite the Administrative Decision of the Kimberley Process of May 23, 2013, which ordered the temporary suspension of trading in diamonds from the Central African Republic (CAR), production of diamonds in that country is continuing and there is evidence of diamonds from the CAR reaching the markets. The WDC
Entries Invited for Artisan Awards
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has been recognizing and rewarding the best in jewellery design. The Artisan celebrates the highest levels of artistry, innovation and individuality, elevating jewellery designers to their rightful status of artists. The Artisan jewellery Design Awards 2014 invites India’s finest jewellery designers to push their design boundaries and reveal their utmost creativity
GJF Asks Finmin to Rationalize Duty
New Delhi: The All India Gems and Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF) has asked the government to at least double the gap between the import duties on raw gold and finished product to protect domestic manufacturers stressed by various curbs on raw material sourcing from overseas. In a meeting with the finance minister, senior executives of the association demanded the government
