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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JWA Dubai Unveils Inaugural Panel of Judges

Hong Kong: In line with its goal of recognising the growing importance of the gemstone and jewellery trade in the Middle East, Jewellery World Awards (JWA) Dubai has named the judges for the JWA’s first regional edition. Joining the esteemed panel are business leaders with solid track records in the jewellery and gemstone trade, as well as industry experts who

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Stephen Lussier to Quit from Posts of De Beers

Mumbai: De Beers Group has announced that Stephen Lussier, De Beers Group Executive Vice President for Brands & Consumer Markets, will step down from his executive responsibilities on 1 April 2022 after 37 years with the company. Stephen will continue to contribute to De Beers as a strategic advisor and will continue to serve in his role as Chairman of

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India's G&J Exports Grew 29% in Dec 2021

Mumbai: Indian industry is back on a roll immediately after the October festive break. Gem and jewellery (G&J) exports in December 2021 reaffirm this with a growth of 29.49% to US$ 3040.92 million (+37.11% in rupee terms to Rs. 22914.630 crores) as compared to as compared to US$ 2348.44 million (Rs. 16712.46 crores) for the same period 2019 – the pre-pandemic

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GJEPC Signs Land-Lease for India Jewellery Park

Mumbai: Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) and Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) signed a draft agreement for granting possession of land for a period of 95 years for setting up India Jewellery Park Mumbai (IJPM). The agreement was signed in the presence of Dr. P. Anbalagan, IAS – CEO, MIDC; Shri Colin Shah, Chairman, GJEPC; Shri P. D.

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GIA Acquires 30% Shareholding in TRACR

New York: De Beers Group and GIA (Gemological Institute of America) yesterday announced the signing of a definitive agreement for GIA to acquire a 30 per cent shareholding in Tracr, the De Beers Group-backed company behind the development of the pioneering diamond provenance blockchain-driven platform. The agreement marks a significant milestone in Tracr’s evolution towards independence and reflects GIA’s confidence

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De Beers Introduces Desert Diamonds Icons

Las Vegas: At the annual JCK Las Vegas Show – the largest jewellery event in the global calendar – De Beers Group yesterday set out its view on the way forward for the natural diamond sector, calling on the trade to work together to capitalize on the early success of the Desert diamonds ‘beacon’ campaign with the introduction of Desert diamonds Icons. The Desert

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Dr. Akinwumi Adesina is Chairperson of Diamonds for Development Fund

Gaborone: The Government of the Republic of Botswana and De Beers Group are delighted to confirm that Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has been appointed as the Diamonds for Development Fund’s Chairperson. Dr. Adesina is a widely respected global leader and renowned development economist with close to 40 years of experience in global and African development issues. He was the 8th elected President

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GJEPC Showcases India’s Craftsmanship at JCK Las Vegas

Las Vegas: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) marks a defining milestone this year, celebrating its 21st consecutive participation at JCK Las Vegas, the world’s premier jewellery trade event. From May 29th to June 1st, 2026, at The Venetian Expo, the India Pavilion will serve as a global stage for 33 of India’s most visionary member exporters. Spanning

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