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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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India Design Gallery at JCK Las Vegas 2026
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) presents the India Design Gallery at the 2026 JCK Las Vegas trade show. This exclusive gallery, located at Level 1 Lobby, will highlight some of the most exquisitely crafted jewellery pieces from India. Held from 29thMay to 1st June 2026, at the Venetian Expo | Indian Pavilion at Level 1 and
Gemfields’ Higher-Quality Emerald Auction Fetches $26.8 Million
London: Gemfields recently announced revenues of $26.8 million from its latest higher-quality rough emerald auction, with strong demand continuing for top-tier stones despite broader market caution driven by geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic uncertainty. The auction, held from 4 to 21 May 2026, saw 36 of 37 lots sold, representing a 97% sell-through rate. Of the 185,135 carats offered, 183,385 carats
D. P. Abhushan Q4 2026 PAT Jumps 101% YoY
Bhopal: DP Abhushan Limited (NSE: DPABHUSHAN, BSE: 544161), a company marking golden legacy of 86 years into Jewellery Industry known for its highest purity & designs standards, transparency & wide range of products portfolio at 12 different geographics in India, announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended 31st March 2026. The company reported a strong performance with Q4FY26
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
Shmuel Schnitzer Elected Chairman of IDI
Ramat Gan: Shmuel Schnitzer, who recently completed his term as President of the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE), was elected yesterday as Chairman of the Israel Diamond Institute Group of Companies (IDI). He replaces Moti Ganz, who completed three terms as Chairman of IDI. Schnitzer first served from 1998 – 2004 as President of the Israel Diamond Exchange and was later
AWDC to Focus on Financial Innovation
Antwerp: The diamond trade around the world is under duress. Antwerp, the most important international trade center, did not escape the year unscathed, but was the best performer. This past year, 48.3 billion USD worth of diamonds were imported to and exported from Antwerp. The world’s diamond trade is currently under duress, with a global decline in sales across the
JNA Awards Reveals 2016 Judging Criteria
Hong Kong: The judging criteria for the fifth edition of the annual JNA Awards have been finalized. Online registration has also been opened to give interested companies and individuals from the jewellery and gemstone industry more time to review the entry rules and criteria before the submission period begins in early March. The JNA Awards, organized by JNA, has been
WPIC Approved as SBM Association Member
Singapore: The World Platinum Investment Council (WPIC) has been approved by the Singapore Bullion Market Association (SBMA) for foreign associate corporate membership, reports yourminingnews.com. This marks the first in a series of strategic initiatives the WPIC is developing in 2016 to stimulate investor demand for physical platinum and increase the number and type of platinum investment opportunities available in Asia.
