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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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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
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
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
Edward Asscher Re-Elected as RJC Vice Chair
London: Edward Asscher is re elected as the Vice Chairman of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC). Mr. Asscher has served in the role for the past four years. In 2024, Asscher was a nominee for the chairman position. However, he ultimately lost the vote to Richline CEO Dave Meleski and remained vice chairman. Though Asscher retired in 2020 after five decades at the helm of family-run
Ahmed Bin Sulayem is Ambassador for WDC’s Initiative
Dubai: DMCC announced that its Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Ahmed Bin Sulayem, and its Special Advisor – Precious Stones, Dr. Martin Leake, have been appointed as ambassadors of the World Diamond Council’s (WDC) updated System of Warranties (SoW) initiative following its launch in September 2021. The SoW applies every time a rough or polished diamond changes hands, whether
India's G&J Sector has Huge Potential in Hong Kong
Mumbai: India’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) hosted the 10th edition of India Global Connect, a business networking meet, with Hong Kong on 30th September 2021. India’s gem and jewellery exports to Hong Kong accounts for a third of India’s total gem and jewellery exports. However, India has penetrated only 12% of the HK Market. The meet provided
Lifetime Achievement Award for Stephen Lussier
New York: Jewelers of America (JA), the national trade association for businesses serving the fine jewelry marketplace, and the GEM Awards Committee announced that Stephen Lussier of De Beers, will be the recipient of the GEM Award for Lifetime Achievement at the 20th annual GEM Awards taking place on Friday, January 14, 2022, at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York
Gold Exchange Gets Clearance from Sebi
Mumbai: Sebi gave its nod to set up a Gold Exchange, which is expected to create a vibrant gold ecosystem in India commensurate with the country’s large share of global gold consumption. The capital markets regulator, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), on September 28 came out with a series of significant guidelines. Sebi gave its nod to
