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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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Nearly 80% of Belgian Diamond Traders Pass First-Ever Anti-Money Laundering Exam
Antwerp: For the very first time, the Belgian FPS Economy and the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) organized a large-scale anti-money laundering (AML) exam for Belgian diamond traders. The sector delivered strong results, with nearly 80%of the 196 participants passing the test. The exam, which assesses knowledge of Belgian AML obligations, is part of broader efforts to further strengthen compliance
Gemfields CEO to Step Down: Ruby Auction Fetches $23.1 Mln.
London: Gemfields Group recently announced that its CEO Mr. Sean Gilbertson will step down by mutual agreement on 15 July 2026, with Chief Financial Officer Mr. David Lovett appointed Interim CEO while retaining his current role. The Board has begun the process of identifying a permanent successor. The announcement coincided with the results of Gemfields’ inaugural Trade Select ruby auction,
GJC Calls for Balanced Policy & Consumer Friendly Reforms
Mumbai: The All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) released yesterday its half‑yearly review of the gold and silver market for 2026, noting that the first six months of the year were marked by historic peaks in bullion prices, followed by corrections that reshaped consumer sentiment and industry outlook. The Council emphasized that taxation changes, customs duty hikes, and global geopolitical
Two New Gold & Silver Vending Machines Launched in Mumbai
Mumbai: Aspect Bullion & Refinery, the pioneer behind India’s first-ever Gold & Silver Vending Machine, has launched two new vending machine installations in Mumbai this June. This expansion marks another significant milestone in the company’s mission to make buying gold and silver more accessible, seamless, and convenient through an innovative, secure, and hassle-free purchasing experience. A vending machine was launched at
India Can Grow at 9% for a Decade
New Delhi: India has the potential to grow at 9 per cent for a decade and 8 per cent in subsequent years if the country takes bold reform measures, eminent economist and Harvard University professor Lawrence Summers said on Saturday. “Except India, major emerging economies seem to be losing momentum… I think if India maximizes its potential, it could grow
U.S. Adds 211,000 Jobs in Nov
New York: The U.S. economy added 211,000 jobs in November; a solid boost that likely means the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates later this month. The jobs gains exceeded expectations. Economists surveyed by CNNMoney predicted there would be 192,000 jobs added. The unemployment rate stayed steady at 5%, its lowest level since 2008. Strong hiring is a reassuring sign
May ‘Lord Tirupati’ Rescue India’s GMS!
New Delhi: The richest Hindu temple in the world could soon come to the rescue of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s plan to recycle tonnes of idle gold and cut economy-hurting imports, according to Reuters and media reports. The gold monetization scheme, aimed at persuading individuals, institutions and rich temples to deposit some of their gold stash with banks to recycle,
JNA Awards Presents 2016 Award Categories
Hong Kong: Celebrating its fifth anniversary next year, the JNA Awards, the jewellery and gemstone industry’s premier platform for recognizing innovative and high-achieving individuals and enterprises, has announced changes to its award categories in 2016. The organizer of the event, JNA (Jewellery News Asia), has made adjustments to a few award categories to encourage greater participation from more regions and,
