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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End of Diamond Production at Diavik Mine

Toronto: Diamond production at the Diavik mine, in Canada’s Northwest Territories, came to an end last week after 23 years. It produced over 150 million carats during its lifetime, more than either of NWT’s other mines – Ekati (owned by Burgundy) and Gahcho Kue (joint venture, De Beers and Mountain Province ). The closure on Thursday, 26 March 2026, also

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GJEPC to Organize ‘Design Inspirations’ on 9th April

Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has organized ‘Design Inspirations’ event on 9th April, 2026 at Bharat Ratnam Mega CFC, Mumbai. The design seminar invites a galaxy of eminent speakers to share their insights on a wide range of topics. The workshop aims to provide the industry with relevant updates, enabling them to plan their designs and

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IIJS Bharat Tritiya 2026 Ends with Great Success

Bengaluru: The 4th edition of IIJS Bharat Tritiya 2026, organized by India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), concluded on a triumphant note at the Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), solidifying its position as India’s third-largest B2B jewellery exhibition. The show witnessed a massive scale-up, hosting over 1,100 exhibitors and 1,900 stalls, while attracting 15,000 trade buyers from 500

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GJEPC Team Meets Nirmala Sitharaman

New Delhi: A GJEPC delegation met Union Finance Minister Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi on 27th March 2026 to discuss matters concerning the industry. The Council delegation, led by Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, also included Mr. Shaunak Parikh, Vice Chairman, GJEPC; Mr. Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC and Mr. K.K. Duggal, Director – Policy, GJEPC. A key focus

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GJEPC and BDB Host Delegation from Botswana

Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) and the Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) hosted a delegation from Botswana, led by its Vice President, HE Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi on October 26th 2015, at the Bourse Complex in Mumbai. At the meeting, attending by representatives of some of the largest member companies of the two organizations, Praveenshankar Pandya, Chairman

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IIMA’s IGPC to Present Whitepaper on GMS

Mumbai: Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad’s (IIMA) India Gold Policy Centre (IGPC) conducted a workshop today, involving key stakeholders to seek their opinions on gold monetization in India. Their opinions will be presented as a whitepaper to the Government of India as an on-ground feedback on the two schemes on gold monetization approved by the Union Cabinet last month. It

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De Beers Allowing 100% Deferrals at Nov Sight

Gaborone: In what is a first for the firm, De Beers will allow its sightholders to turn down their entire November allocations until December in recognition of the intense pressure under which diamond manufacturers are working die to the soft condition of the market. “Further to discussions with several of you following recent cutting center visits, we are writing to

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WFDB Meeting to Discuss New Strategy

Antwerp: The World Federation of Diamond Bourses’ (WFDB) Executive Committee meeting, which will take place next week in Idar-Oberstein, Germany, will enable the organization to hold discussions on the global diamond industry and a new strategy going forward. The meeting, being hosted by Germany’s Diamond and Gemstones Exchange, will take place on November 1-2, and be attended by Executive Committee

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