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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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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
Gem & Jewellery Ind. Pays Tribute to URI Martyrs
GJNRF Hands over Relief Cheques to families in the presence of Hon. Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Mr. Devendra Fadnavis Mumbai: Hon’ble Maharashtra Chief Minister Mr. Devendra Fadnavis presided over a first-of-its-kind event at the iconic Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB) in Mumbai wherein Gem & Jewellery National Relief Foundation (GJNRF) presented relief cheques to the families of Uri martyrs. The event
Exemption Sought for GJI Exports & Minimal GST
Mumbai: Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), in a representation filed on behalf of the entire gem & jewellery industry, has reiterated that the industry is completely supportive of India’s move towards Goods & Services Tax (GST), and is looking forward to migrating to a GST regime but has sought exemption for GJI export transactions and preferred minimal GST rates
Momentum is Building for Basilia Jewellery & Watch Fair
Basel: Three months after its launch, it is clear that Basilia Jewellery & Watch Fair, organised by Informa Markets and MCH Group, meets a strong need with its gateway trade fair for the jewellery, watch and gemstone industries in Asia and Europe. Strong market demand has already brought exhibitor registrations to 70% of the target for the inaugural edition, which
Men of Platinum Expands Collection with New Designs
Mumbai: Platinum Guild International (PGI) India has unveiled a new Men of Platinum collection featuring chains, pendants, bracelets and rings designed for men at different stages of their journey. Endorsed by Rohit Sharma and Anirudh Ravichander in the brand’s new campaign, the collection brings to life a central belief: enduring success is forged through character—the conviction to forge your own
De Beers and Botswana Extend Partnership with Letsile Tebogo
London: De Beers Group and the Government of the Republic of Botswana today announced the extension of De Beers’ partnership with Olympic champion and Botswana sporting icon Letsile Tebogo. Originally launched in January 2025, when Tebogo was appointed a De Beers Global Ambassador, the partnership has now been expanded into a three-year programme of work between De Beers and the
Divine Solitaires, SGL Launch ‘Know Your Diamond’ Zone
Mumbai: The initiative equips Divine Solitaires’ reputed partner jewellers with advanced screening technology that can help verify key characteristics of diamonds,including whether a diamond is natural or laboratory-grown, checking laser inscriptions andverifying Hearts & Arrows (H&A). The screening machines will be provided as inventory to premium Divine Solitaires partner jewellers, enabling consumers to access the technology free of charge at
