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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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IIJS Bharat Signature Opens at BEC
Mumbai: The grand ceremonial opening of the Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC) on 9th January marked a defining moment for IIJS Bharat Signature 2026, bringing together industry leadership, diplomacy and retail at onestage. The occasion reinforced why the first global gem & jewellery show of the year remains the trade’s early year barometer, not just for sentiment, but for direction. Speaking
IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 Inaugurated at JIO
Mumbai: As the first global jewellery show of the year, Signature once again became the place where expectations for the months ahead began to take shape. The Show was thrown open at the JIO World Centre, BKC, Mumbai on 8th January. In his opening remarks, Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC positioned 2026 as a pivotal year for the sector, marked
Candere Opens Three Stores in Maharashtra
Mumbai: Candere, the lifestyle jewellery brand by Kalyan Jewellers known for its modern and trend-led designs, has expanded its retail presence in Maharashtra with the launch of three new stores in Kandivali, Nashik, and Kolhapur. These new additions further reinforce the brand’s commitment to offering accessible, stylish, and contemporary jewellery for today’s discerning customers. The newly launched stores mark Candere’s
IIJS Bharat Signature 2026 Opens on 8th Jan
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) is set to open the global jewellery calendar with the 18th edition of IIJS Bharat – Signature 2026, the first global B2B jewellery trade fair of the year, scheduled to be held across two premier venues in Mumbai later this week. The exhibition will be held at the Jio World Convention
India's Interest in Diamond Ex'ge at Vladivostok
Vladivostok: The first Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) held in the Russian Far East has resulted in the signing of agreements worth a total of 1.3 trillion rubles (about $18.9 billion). Mr. Vipul Shah, Chairman of India’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), in a chat with Sputnik, stated that India is one of the largest polishers of diamonds, while Russia
Hope Spinel for Sale for First Time Since 1917
London: The “Hope Spinel,” once owned by famed gem collector Henry Philip Hope and part of the same collection as the famed Hope Diamond, is being offered for sale for the first time since 1917. Set in a 19th century silver and gold brooch, the 50.13 carats octagonal-cut stone is the size of a small plum. Auction house Bonhams is
India is a Global Power: Ali Pastorini
Panama: Marketing Director of the Panama based World Jewellery Hub (WJH) and owner of the much acclaimed jewellery brand Del Lima Ms. Ali Pastorini says, “I do not think there is any question that India is a global power today, sharing a status held by just a handful of countries, such as Italy, the United States, China and Thailand, each
Fiera di Vicenza and WDM Sign MoU
Vicenza: The Fiera di Vicenza, Europe’s leading jewellery trade fair organizer, and the World Diamond Mark Foundation (WDM), a non-for-profit organization established in 2012 by the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB), secured collaboration in the realm of diamond and diamond jewellery promotion and marketing. The Memorandum of Understanding was signed on Saturday during the international press conference of VICENZAORO,
