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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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WFDB Concludes the International Summit
Gaborone: The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) has concluded its International Summit in Gaborone, Botswana, bringing together senior government representatives, industry leaders and stakeholders from across the global natural diamond value chain to examine the sector’s future amid shifting market dynamics and evolving consumer expectations. Held from 18-19 May in collaboration with Botswana’s Ministry of Minerals and Energy under
WDHB Opens Nominations for World Diamond Heritage List
Singapore: The World Diamond Heritage Board (WDHB) has announced the official opening of the public nomination phase for the World Diamond Heritage List (WDHL); an inaugural selection of 100 natural diamonds of outstanding historical importance. Nominations are open from May 18 to June 18, 2026. Every person — from industry professionals to diamond lovers — is invited to nominate up
GJEPC Meets Maharashtra CM to Discuss Key Ind. Priorities
Mumbai: Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman of Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) and Mr. Anoop Mehta, Convener, Diamond Panel & President, Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), yesterday met Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra Mr. Devendra Fadnavis to discuss key priorities concerning the growth and development of the gem and jewellery sector in the state. The discussions focused on strategic initiatives
India is Committed to Strengthening Credibility in Diamond Sector
Mumbai: The Kimberley Process (KP) Intersessional Meeting 2026 concluded in Mumbai under India’s Chairship, bringing together representatives from KP Participants, Observers, industry stakeholders and civil society organizations for four days of deliberations on the future of the natural diamond sector. Welcoming the conclusion of the Intersessional, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Mr. Piyush Goyal said India, as the world’s
Talks with Temple Trusts for Monetizing Idle Gold
New Delhi: The government has initiated talks with temple trusts for bringing their vast stocks of gold into the financial system through the monetization scheme, reports Hindustan Times. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the scheme on November 5, along with sovereign gold bonds and coins, to mobilize an estimated 22,000 tonnes of idle gold lying in family lockers and temples
Global Platinum Demand to Go Down by 5%
Johannesburg: The World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) has estimated that global demand for platinum jewellery in 2015 at 2,850 thousand ounces (koz) will be 5% lower than the corresponding figure of 2,990 koz in 2014, mainly on account of weak demand in China. The projection was part of its fifth Platinum Quarterly data set which was released recently, based on
PNG Jewellers Wins ‘Most Promising Brand’ Award
Mumbai: PNG Jewellers, the Indian Jewellery brand that has been growing in leaps and bounds has been awarded as the most promising brand of India in Jewellery and Lifestyle sector by World Consulting and Research Corporation (WCRC). Credibility, quality and diversity have been the values that PNG Jewellers stand by and this prestigious award is an acknowledgement for the brand
Cyber Monday Diamond Deals from Israel
Ramat Gan: As the Cyber Monday approached, the Israeli Diamond Industry (IDI) once again offered consumers very attractive deals on loose diamonds and diamond jewelry on its popular e-commerce platform, which went live yesterday. Developed by the Israel Diamond Institute Group of Companies (IDI), the dedicated website Israel Diamond Deals is offering fancy color and white diamonds, as well as
