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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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Kirit Bhansali Appointed as Nominee Director on IAGES Board
Mumbai: Mr. Kirit A. Bhansali has been appointed as the Nominee Director on the Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES) Board, effective from11th May 2026. Mr. Bhansali, Chairman of India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJPEC) is a well-known personality in the Indian diamond and jewellery industry. He is a partner in Smital Gems, a leading diamond
NDC Welcomes Rulings from ASA
London: Natural Diamond Council has welcomed two rulings from the UK’s advertising watchdog backing its efforts to protect consumers from misleading adverts of synthetic diamonds. The not-for-profit organisation, which exists to promote and protect the integrity of the global natural diamond industry, complained to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) about adverts by two retailers that failed to mention their products
Second edition of “TREASURES” in Lisbon
Lisbon: The second Edition of TREASURES, an award-winning international colloquium, will take place under the patronage of the President of the Republic of Portugal at the Royal Treasure Museum, Palácio Nacional da Ajuda, in Lisboa, Portugal, November 13-14, 2026. The theme of this year’s edition is “Crowns and Tiaras.” During the two-day colloquium, participants will enjoy presentations by a choice
GJC Gets New Office in Mumbai
Mumbai: The All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC), representing over six lakh jewellers across India, marked another significant milestone in its journey with the inauguration of its new office at Trust House, Parel East, Mumbai. Over the past two decades, GJC has emerged as a leading national trade body advocating policy reforms, promoting transparency, encouraging responsible trade practices,
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.
India Launches 3 Gold Schemes and Gold coin
New Delhi: India’s Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi on today launched three gold related schemes- Gold Monetisation Scheme (GMS), Gold Sovereign Bond Scheme and the Gold Coin and Bullion Scheme. PM Modi also unveiled the first ever national gold coin minted in India with the national emblem of Ashok Chakra engraved to be released among others on the occasion. Speaking
KGK Opens Silver Jewellery Mfrg. Unit in Bangkok
Mumbai: September 2015, Bangkok: In a string of opening new factories globally, KGK group added another silver jewellery manufacturing unit in Bangkok recently under the name of Trinity Creations Co. Ltd. A total of over 2100 sq. meter floor area, the factory is distributed amongst six floors with a capacity of 300 employees/ workers. The unit is specialized to manufacture
GJF Urges GST for Jewellery at Uniform Rate of 1%
Mumbai: The All India Gems and Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF) urged the Union Government to implement uniform 1% Goods & Services Tax (GST) across the entire gems and jewellery sector since such an initiative will bring all jewellery manufacturers under one umbrella. Such action will also help the gems & jewellery sector to promote ‘Make in India’ concept at grass
