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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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WDC Launches Upgraded System of Warranties
New York: The World Diamond Council (WDC) has marked the 40th anniversary of the United Nations 2021 International Day of Peace with the official public launch of its Upgraded System of Warranties (SoW). WDC President Edward Asscher said, “For the International Day of Peace 2021, the United Nations set the theme for ‘recovering better for an equitable and sustainable world,’
KP Plenary 2021 to be Held in Hybrid Format
Moscow: The Kimberley Process (KP) Plenary meeting from 8th-12th November 2021 will have a hybrid format, according to the Russian Federation, the current KP Chair. The Plenary will take place both online and in-person – for those who will be able to visit Moscow (subject to national Covid-19 restrictions and quarantine rules applied when entering Russia). Russia’s Ministry of Finance
Networking Dinner at IIJS Premiere
Bengaluru: The India International Jewellery Show (IIJS Premiere) 2021 recently concluded with a great success note. The show which is a primary platform for Indian jewellery manufacturers, hosted the industry’s biggest gathering of domestic and overseas buyers and retailers, enabling them with key insights into changing demand trends along with versatile jewellery crafted with highest standards of design and finish. The
Piyush Goyal Exhorts Industry to be more Atmanirbhar
Bangalore: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) organised an interactive session during IIJS Premiere 2021, one of Asia’s leading Gem & Jewellery trade exhibitions, in Bangalore. The conference was graced by the presence of Mr. Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Minister for Commerce & Industry, Textile, Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Govt of India along with Mr. Colin Shah,
CIBJO Unveils Artworks of Reena Ahluwalia Celebrating Centenary Year
Vicenza: As a highlight of the opening day of the 2026 CIBJO Congress, that began on the 4th September, 2026 in Vicenza (Italy), two dedicated creations by the noted Canadian visual artist Reena Ahluwalia, celebrating the Centenary Year of the World Jewellery Confederation (WDC) were unveiled. Both creations were donated to the collection of the Museo del Gioiello –the jewellery
Senco Gold with Olocker Provide Jewellery Insurance
Mumbai: Senco Gold & Diamonds has partnered with Olocker, India’s first dedicated jewellery insurance platform, to offer free jewellery insurance to its customers, protecting purchases against risks such as snatching, robbery, and housebreaking. On the surface, it’s a simple value-add: buy jewellery from Senco, get it insured, at no extra cost. But the thinking behind it is more personal —
CIBJO Centenary Congress Calls for Standards, Sustainability & Consumer Confidence
Vicenza: The 2026 CIBJO Centenary Congress opened in Vicenza with welcome addresses from Italian government and industry leaders, who congratulated the World Jewellery Confederation on its first 100 years and highlighted the importance of standards, sustainability and consumer confidence to the global gems and jewellery industry. The congress, being held at the Fiera di Vicenza during the VICENZAORO jewellery show,
Empower Africa to Host 9th Peace Diamond Trade Mission
Freetown (Sierra Leone): Empower Africa will welcome an international delegation of diamond and jewelry professionals to Sierra Leone for the 9th Peace Diamond Trade Mission, October 11–16, 2026, reconnecting the global diamond industry with the people and communities at the source of the natural diamond supply chain. The six-day mission will bring together diamantaires,manufacturers, retailers, designers, traders, mining professionals, investors,
