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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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Diamond Output to be 25% Below Pre-Pandemic Levels
Moscow: Alrosa said revenue in Q3 2021 amounted to RUB 77 billion, down 18% quarter-on-quarter (qoq) driven by a 20% lower diamond sales volumes and changes in the sales mix. This was partially offset by a higher price index (+10% qoq). The company’s Q3 revenue grew 55% year-on-year due to the low base of Q3 2020 (rough diamond sales of
India's Policy will Make India Gold Trading Hub: GJEPC
Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has been spearheading brainstorming and multi stakeholder discussions at structural policy reforms of India’s bullion sector. It helped the Govt. to understand the opinion of the stakeholders from three previous editions of its annual India Gold & Jewellery Summit (IGJS). In the backdrop of the same, the 4th edition of IGJS
Russia, Belgium Sign MoU on KP Certificates
Moscow: Russia and Belgium signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the electronic exchange of the Kimberley Process (KP) Certificates. The signing took place on the sidelines of the KP Plenary session, attended by the Federal Customs Service of Russia and the Federal Public Service Economy of Belgium. The memorandum will accelerate the turnover of diamond products between business partners
KL Rahul Presented "The League of Platinum Men"
Mumbai: Putting the team before personal glory, reaching out to a rival player, being a pillar of strength to a nervous debutant, on the cricket pitch, choices are made at every moment. Choices that don’t just decide the fate of the game, but determine the values and strength of character of the players. These are the moments of truth in every game. They
GJEPC Takes Bold Stance on Recent Hike in Import Duty
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) acknowledged the Government’s decision to raise gold import duty to 10% from 5% and Agri cess to 5% from 1%. An official statement issued by the organization says, “As an industry, we remain committed to the spirit of ‘Nation First’ echoed by Honorable Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi. In response to
Need to Further Strengthen Trust in the System: KP Chair
Mumbai: The Kimberley Process (KP) Intersessional Meeting 2026 commenced in Mumbai under India’s Chairmanship. The meeting, being held from May 11 to May 14, 2026, has brought together representatives from Kimberley Process Participants, Observers and industry stakeholders from across the world to deliberate on key issues related to the global trade in natural diamonds. Addressing the gathering, KP Chair 2026,
Sky Gold and Diamonds Appoints MSKA & Associates
Mumbai: Sky Gold and Diamonds Limited has appointed M/s M S K A & Associates LLP, Chartered Accountants, a member firm of BDO International, as the Statutory Auditors of the Company and its material subsidiaries, subject to shareholders’ approval. The appointment has been approved by the Board of Directors following the recommendation of the Audit Committee. The move marks a
Reena Ahluwalia’s Painting Accessioned into Smithsonian
Toronto: Visual Artist Reena Ahluwalia’s painting, “The Legacy of The Winston Red Diamond,” has been accessioned into the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. At a May 6 ceremony in the Janet Annenberg Hooker Hall of Geology, Gems, and Minerals, Dr. Gabriela Farfan, the Coralyn W. Whitney Curator of Gems and Minerals, accepted the painting. This is the first contemporary
