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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Fraudulent Filling of Fissures in Emeralds

Basel: Based on a number of recent cases, the Swiss Gemmological Institute SSEF is issuing a trade alert concerning a fraudulent practice that has resurfaced in the emerald market. It concerns the filling of fissures in stones after they have been tested, with the emerald stone being offered for sale along with the earlier report that indicated little or no

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Global Jewellery Industry Meets at IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026

Mumbai: Over 2,700+ international visitors from 80+ countries & 50,000+ trade visitors are set to converge in Mumbai for the most anticipated gathering of the global jewellery industry. Among them is Suzan Von Zahn of SVZ Jewellery, South Africa, who shares her excitement about attending IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 and exploring the exceptional craftsmanship and business opportunities the show has

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A Golden Milestone in India–Oman Trade Relations

Kolkata: Marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral trade ties, the first gold jewellery export shipment from Kolkata to Oman was successfully dispatched under the India–Oman CEPA framework. India’s gems & jewellery exports to Oman currently stand at -USD 35 million, including ~USD 10 million in gold jewellery. Exports could reach nearly USD 150 million over the next three years.

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De Beers Shares Latest Research on US Consumer Trends

London: Natural diamonds are the most desired luxury jewellery product, average purchase prices have increased 25%, Gen Z is now the second largest generation buying diamonds, and non-bridal occasions account for three-quarters of overall US demand. These are some of the key findings of De Beers Group’s latest US Diamond Acquisition Study, featuring responses from 18,500 women aged 18 –

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Diamonds May Be Common, Deep in the Earth

New York: Diamonds are not exactly as rare as you may think. New research suggests that they can form through a previously unknown reaction, and they may be widespread in the rocks far beneath our feet. “Diamond formation in the deep Earth, the very deep Earth, may be a more common process than we thought,” said Johns Hopkins University geochemist

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RBI Issues Guidelines for Gold Schemes

New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday issued detailed guidelines on the sovereign gold schemes aimed at curtailing the physical demand for the yellow metal. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched the Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB), Gold Monetisation (GMS) and the Indian Gold Coin (IGC) schemes. The SGB scheme, which will be issued by the government

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Light up Your Diwali with Platinum Jewellery

Mumbai: Diyas, lanterns and bright lights everywhere mark the beginning of the festivities, starting with Dhanteras that holds special significance due to customary purchases of precious metals on this day. This Diwali gift your near and dear ones precious platinum – a naturally occurring white metal. Celebrate the festival of lights with a gift of love that symbolizes eternity, purity

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VICENZAORO Dubai at ME Gems & Jewellery Forum

Dubai: VICENZAORO DUBAI, the Super Show dedicated to world gold and jewellery trade organised by DV Global Link – a joint venture between Fiera di Vicenza and the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) – was at the Middle East Gems & Jewellery Forum 2015 (MEGJF), held in Dubai, 1-2 November, in its capacity as a partner.

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