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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India’s New Shopping Mindset, Before You Buy Gold, #PehlaCheckIAGES

Mumbai: Indian consumers are being given the choice to make more informed decisions while buying gold. The efforts of Indian Association of Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES), a self-regulatory organization created by the gold industry, is beginning to see the fruits of the groundwork it has put, into encouraging a shift in the gold-buying mindset of people with its pan

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De Beers Diamond Output Rises 17% in Q1 2026

London: De Beers Group reported a 17% rise in rough diamond production to 7.1 million carats in Q1 2026, driven by higher volumes from Canada and South Africa. The increase was operational. Canada recorded the sharpest growth, with production rising to 1.0 million carats, up 163% on planned ore release from Gahcho Kué. South Africa output surged 53% to 0.7

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IIGJ Udupi Centre Inaugurated by India’s FM

Udupi, (Karnataka): Marking a significant milestone in India’s gem and jewellery skill development landscape, the Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Udupi was unveiled yesterday as a new centre of excellence by India’s Finance Minister (FM) Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman, reaffirming the government’s continued focus on skilling, innovation and employment generation for the sector. The ceremony was attended by Mr.

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India and New Zealand Sign Strategic FTA

Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has welcomed the signing of the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on 27 April 2026, calling it a timely and strategic step that opens a high-potential market for Indian gem and jewellery exporters. India’s current gem and jewellery exports to New Zealand stand at approximately USD 16.61 million. With zero-duty

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Skill Centre for Rural Youth of Dharampur, Gujarat

Mumbai: Yet another milestone achieved by GJSCI as it inaugurated another Skill Training Centre dedicated to Skill the rural and tribal youth in Dharampur. Dharampur is a town in Valsad district of Gujarat. Alongside the increasing development in urban industries and small businesses, the employment and skill-training of rural youth too plays a crucial role in the development of India’s

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NJA to be Held on 23rd Sep: Jury Round Concluded

Mumbai: All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) is all set to announce the winners of the 11th edition of National Jewellery Awards (NJA) 2021-22 as it successfully concluded the jury round in Mumbai. Jury members included eminent personalities from different walks of life: Mr. Jaykumar Makhija (Fashion Designer), Ms. Vidhyaa Majumdar (Global Compliance Director – HRDAntwerp, Mr. Gautam

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IIJS Signature 2023 Extended to 5-Day Show

Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) announced that IIJS Signature 2023 has been extended to a five-day show format owing to the popular demand from participants and the gem & jewellery trade at large. IIJS Signature will be almost double in size compared with IIJS Signature 2022, with more than 2500 stalls and it is estimated that more than 1300 exhibitors will participate. The

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Forevermark Partners with Aisshpra

Gorakhpur: De Beers Forevermark entered into a partnership with Aisshpra Gems & Jewels for its debut in the northern city of Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. Actress Mouni Roy graced the occasion wearing Forevermark diamond jewellery. The exclusive De Beers Forevermark collections were launched by Atul Saraf, Chairman, Aisshpra, and Anoop Saraf, Director Aisshpra; in the presence of Amit Pratihari, General Manager,

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