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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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JewelStart to Elivate India’s Role as “Jeweller to the World”
Mumbai: IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 witnessed a defining moment for India’s gem and jewellery industry with the launch of JewelStart, GJEPC’s first dedicated incubation and acceleration platform for gems, jewellery and allied startups. Unveiled at the show in Mumbai, JewelStart signals a deliberate move to embed structured innovation, entrepreneurship and technology-led problem solving into the industry’s growth story. Conceived as
Platinum Jewellery Continues to Show Sustained Momentum: Vaishali Banerjee
Mumbai (By Suresh Chotai): India’s platinum jewellery sector delivered a strong performance in 2025, supported by robust consumer demand, innovative product lines, and the metal’s attractive pricing compared to gold. Despite global headwinds and periodic market volatility, domestic retail sales and exports recorded healthy growth, positioning platinum as a compelling choice for modern Indian consumers. According to industry estimates, platinum
GJEPC Confers Hall of Fame Awards
Mumbai: The Hall of Fame is more than an awards presentation. It is the occasion reflecting the shared values and collective strength of the gem and jewellery community. GJEPC honoured their contributions that have left a lasting impact and continue to inspire the next generation. These are the leaders who have shaped the industry’s journey and its future. Dilip Kumar
IIJS Bharat Signature Pillars Honoured
Mumbai: Behind the scale and precision of IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 lies months of planning and on-ground execution by teams who rarely step into the spotlight. At the ceremonial opening at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, NESCO, GJEPC recognized these efforts through the felicitation of the IIJS BharatPillars, honouring individuals whose behind-the scenes work shapes the show year after year. Those
Botswana Diamond Exports Fall by 38%
Gaborone: Diamond exports from Botswana mines fell 38 percent to a seven-year low in 2015 as a slump in global market impacted both demand and prices. According to statistics published by the Bank of Botswana yesterday, the value of exports from the major diamond mines in Botswana fell to $2.4 billion (P28.5 billion) in 2015 from $3.9 billion (P45.6 billion)
GJSCI Signs MOU with Maharashtra Government
Mumbai: Gem & Jewellery Skill Council of India (GJSCI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Maharashtra State Skill Development Society (MSSDS) on 8th February 2016. The MOU was signed in the presence of Chief Minister of Maharashtra Mr. Devendra Fadnavis. Through this MOU the signatories Mr. Prem Kumar Kothari, Chairman – GJSCI and Mr. S. S. Sandhu, Principal
Diamond Industry Needs to Help Itself: Alex Popov
Ramat Gan: Next week, on occasion of the International Diamond Week in Israel, the Israel Diamond Exchange will be holding a diamond marketing panel discussion with the participation of Jean Marc Lieberherr, representing the Diamond Producers Association (DPA); the undersigned in his capacity of Chairman of the World Diamond Mark Foundation (WDM); Jeweller to the Stars, Stephen Webster; and Patricia
Strong H2 Uptick in Gold Demand in 2015
Mumbai: Global gold demand in 2015 was virtually flat compared to 2014 at 4,212 tonnes (t), according to the World Gold Council’s latest Gold Demand Trends report. Despite a challenging start to the year, gold demand rebounded in the second half of 2015 as a result of sustained buying from central banks and a strong second half from China and
