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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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Commerce Secretary Visits GJEPC Ofiice
Mr. Rajesh Agrawal, Commerce Secretary, Department of Commerce, India, visited GJEPC headquarters in Mumbai on 26 December and held a detailed interaction with GJEPC’s Committee of Administration, including Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, Mr. Shaunak Parikh, Vice Chairman, Mr. Anoop Mehta, Convener – Diamond Panel, Mr. Russell Mehta, Co-Convener – Diamond Panel, Mr. K.S. Srinivasan, Convener – Gold Panel, Mr. Ashish
GJEPC Welcomes India’s Role as KP Chair
Mumbai: The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the nodal agency for the Kimberley Process (KP) in India, welcomes India’s election as Chair of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) for 2026. The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme, a UN-mandated initiative, is the only global mechanism governing international trade in rough diamonds, aimed at preventing conflict diamonds from entering legitimate
India New Zealand FTA to Benefit G&J Industry
Mumbai: India and New Zealand recently concluded a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) that offers significant duty-free access for Indian exports, but Gems & Jewellery (G&J) are listed among the sensitive sectors excluded from immediate zero-duty benefits under the FTA, with India protecting these products, alongside dairy, sugar, and metals, from immediate tariff cuts, though the overall deal aims to boost labour-intensive exports like textiles,
India’s G&J Exports Recover During April-Nov 2025
Mumbai: India’s gem and jewellery (G&J) exports showed clear signs of stabilization and recovery during April-November 2025, supported by improving global demand conditions and strong performance across diversified international markets. Total exports for the period rose marginally by 0.07% year-on-year to $18.87 billion, compared to $18.85 billion in the corresponding period last year, underscoring the sector’s resilience amid a challenging
Zimbabwe Set to Become Chairman of ADPA
Harare: Zimbabwe is set to take over the chairmanship of the African Diamond Producers Association (ADPA) from Tanzania when they meet in Victoria Falls this week. The southern African country is the current deputy chair of ADPA.“As the incoming ADPA chair in 2023, the Republic of Zimbabwe is expected to carry out the following mandate, among others: ensuring that African
IGJS from 10th to 12th May in Jaipur
New Delhi: Ministry of commerce & Industry Government of India and Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) are jointly providing an exclusive opportunity to meet international buyers at India Gem & Jewellery show (IGJS), Jaipur scheduled to be held from 10th to 12th May 2022 at JECC Jaipur. In a statement, the GJEPC said, “Looking at the improving current
Moscow Diamond Bourse No Longer WFDB Member
Antwerp: The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) announced yesterday that the Moscow Diamond Bourse has suspended its membership in the organization. The move comes after the Moscow bourse temporarily stopped its activity on March 7, 2022. The official letter from the Moscow bourse, dated April 3, 2022, states: “We look forward to see the end of hostilities and hope that
India Gem & Jewellery Show Inaugurated
Mumbai: Mr. Raosaheb Danve, Union Minister of state for Railways, Coal and Mines, Government of India, inaugurated “INDIA GEM & JEWELLERY SHOW (GJS 2022)” along with Mr. Ashish Pethe (Chairman GJC), Mr. Saiyam Mehra (Vice Chairman GJC & Convener GJS), Mr. Avinash Gupta (Co Convener GJS), Mr. Nilesh Shobhawat (Co Convener GJS) and GJC COA’s accompanied by industry delegates. All
