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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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BDB Collaborates with GIA Alumni Mumbai
Mumbai: The Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), recently organized a special address as part of its “Leadership Series.” The session featured Ms. Ali Pastorini, President of the International Jewellers Association MUBRI, and Mr. Sachin Jain, Regional CEO of the World Gold Council (WGC). Ms. Pastorini discussed the growing demand for Indian diamonds and jewellery in Latin America, providing encouraging statistics for
230+ International Buyers Visit IGJS Jaipur ’26
Jaipur: The International Gem & Jewellery Show (IGJS) Jaipur 2026, organized by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), is currently underway in Jaipur from April 9 to 11, 2026, bringing together leading Indian manufacturers and global buyers under one roof. Recognized as a highly curated, business-focused platform, IGJS continues to strengthen India’s position as a preferred sourcing destination
De Beers Extends Desert Diamonds into Bridal
London: De Beers Group today announced the next chapter of Desert diamonds: an extension of the industry-wide beacon concept into the bridal market, bringing a fresh interpretation of natural diamond engagement and wedding jewellery through a refined spectrum of warm, nature-made hues that reflect enduring love and personal expression. First launched to consumers in 2025 as De Beers Group’s first
GJS April 2026 Concludes on a High Note
Mumbai: 9th edition of the India Gems and Jewellery Show (GJS April 2026), affectionately known as “Humara Apna Show”, held at the Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, concluded with a great success, announced the All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC). The four-day extravaganza, inaugurated on 4th April by Mr. Chandrashekhar Bawankule, Minister of Revenue, Maharashtra, witnessed overwhelming participation from across the
SSEF Conducts Analysis of Cobalt-Blue Spinel
Basel: For several months already a supply of blue cobalt-bearing spinel has been appearing in the gem trade, including some stones of remarkable size –up to 40 carats – and quality. According to information from reliable sources, the source of the new find is a deposit located about 20 kilometres south-east of Mahenge, Tanzania, which for more than 20 years
First CFC for Jewellery Inaugurated in Rajkot
Ahmedabad: Chief Minister of Gujarat Mr. Bhupendrabhai Patel, along with Mr. Dinesh Navadia, Regional Chairman, Gujarat, GJEPC inaugurated the first Common Facility Centre (CFC) for Jewellery in Rajkot on 13th May. The CFC is set up by the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) with the support of Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The objective of CFC is to
Diamond Prices Rising due to Sanctions against Alrosa
Mumbai: Diamond prices are on the rise as sanctions on one of the world’s two mining giants spread throughout the supply chain. In the past, the industry could turn to giant De Beers to get extra gems when supply was tight, but not this time. According to Bloomberg, citing sources, the price of a small rough diamond has jumped by
China to Hold LGD Ind. Development Congress
Beijing: Panyu, an urban district of the prefecture-level city of Guangzhou in China will welcome the First China International Laboratory-Grown Diamond Industry Development and Innovation Congress (LGD-IDIC) to be held on May 18-19, 2022. The Congress is organized by the Guangzhou Diamond Exchange (GZDE) and will be focused on sustainability, new opportunities, and building an ecosystem for the laboratory-grown diamond
