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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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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
NDC Celebrates First-Ever ‘World Diamond Day’
Mumbai: Jewellery has always held a deeply personal place in people’s hearts and natural diamonds remain its most powerful expression. Every natural diamond carries within it a story of love, milestones, heritage and personal triumphs. On the first-ever World Diamond Day, these stories took centre stage, as people across the country came together to celebrate the meaning and emotion behind
Petra to Sell 50% Stake in Williamson Diamonds
Dar Es Salaam: Petra Diamonds has agreed to sell a 50% of the entity that holds its shareholding in Williamson Diamonds Limited (WDL), the operator of the Williamson Mine, to Caspian for $15 million. Caspian is a long-term technical services contractor at the Williamson Mine in Tanzania. WDL is currently 75% owned by Petra, 25% owned by the government of
GJEPC Partners with NDC for Global Campaign
Mumbai: The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) has partnered with the Gem Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) for their global campaign – ‘Thank You, By the Way’. The campaign reaches out to consumers who, now more than ever before, want to know where their products come from and the impact their purchases have on producing countries and local communities. It thanks
First Female President Appointed for Diavik Mine
Yellowknife, (Canada): Rio Tinto has appointed Angela Bigg as president and chief operating officer of the Diavik Diamond Mine. Angela, previously general manager, Operations at Diavik, will be the first female to lead the mine and its 1,100 employees. Angela joined the Diavik team in November of 2017 as vice president, Finance. She began her career with Rio Tinto in
Forevermark Launches 1st Diamond Boutique in Mumbai
Mumbai: De Beers Forevermark, the diamond brand from the De Beers Group, launched its very first exclusive diamond boutique in Mumbai (Bandra) with trusted retail partner Om Jewellers, that will exclusively retail the brand’s diamonds collection. This marks the opening of the 13th De Beers Forevermark Boutique in the country. India’s legendary sportswoman Sania Mirza, who has proved her dedicated commitment
