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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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DMIA & US KP Plan Joint Research Project in US
New York: The Diamond Manufacturers and Importers Association of America (DMIA) and the United States Kimberley Process Authority (USKPA) announced their plan to conduct a joint research project to study the trade in rough diamonds in the United States. The study will educate the members of both organizations about the activity and nature of U.S. imports and exports of rough
Construction of Surat Diamond Bourse Commences
Surat: Gujarat chief minister Mr. Vijay Rupani on Sunday laid the foundation stone for the Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB), saying it would put the city and the state on the map of world. “With this complex becoming operational, Surat will find its place among the world diamond trading hubs. This will boost the trade prospects for diamond traders from Surat,”
Lucapa to sell Two Large Diamonds
Luanda: Lucapa Diamond will hold two diamond sales in the final quarter of this year following continued large diamond recoveries at the Lulo diamond mine in Angola. The next sale of diamonds is scheduled for mid-November. It will include the 172-carat and 104-carat Type IIa D-color diamonds recovered in September. Lulo continues to provide regular large specials, with the latest
Some Civil Society Members to Attend KP Meeting
Dubai: The office of the UAE Kimberley Process (KP) Chair has announced that members of Civil Society will attend the KP Plenary in Dubai, on November 13-17. The announcement follows an official invitation sent by the KP Chair on October 13 urging members of the Civil Society Coalition to attend the KP Plenary to discuss and make joint progress on
New FEMA Guidelines to Exporters Explained
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), in association with IndusInd Bank, organized a webinar on 16 October 2026 to explain the revised Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) guidelines and their implications for the gem and jewellery trade. Prakash Kumar Rath, Head – Gems, Jewellery and Diamond Division, IndusInd Bank, addressed key changes under the revised framework, which
India & France Explore New Frontiers in Luxury Jewellery
Paris: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) brought 17 curated Indian fine jewellery companies to Paris, with the India–EU trade agreement lending fresh momentum to business partnerships, creative exchange and brand-building across France’s luxury ecosystem. The pitch was partnership, not just supply. India is looking to deepen its place in the global luxury conversation—not simply as a leading
GJEPC Partners with The Leela: Offers Benefits to Members
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has entered into a strategic alliance with The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts to provide exclusive hospitality benefits to its members, marking the Council’s first partnership with a hotel group. The association is designed to support members’ business and personal travel needs, offering special pricing, room upgrades, hotel credits, dining and
India’s G&J Exports Grow 9.43% in September 2026
Mumbai: India’s gem and jewellery (G&J) exports continued their growth trajectory in September 2026, with gross exports rising 9.43% in US dollar terms and 18.24% in rupee terms year-on-year to US$ 2.95 billion (Rs. 28,157.55 crore), compared to US$ 2.70 billion (Rs. 23,813.91 crore) in September 2025. For April–September 2026, India’s gross gem and jewellery exports reached US$ 14.30 billion
