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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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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ALROSA Recovers 214-Carat Diamond

Moscow: ALROSA recovered a 214.65-carat diamond from Nyurbinskoye placer deposit, the second such special stone found in the area in as many months. The company said the diamond measures 42.11mm x 34.26mm x 16.07mm and is translucent with a grey hue. It has cracks that are filled with graphite and sulphide composition and is classified by the company as 4

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De Beers Launches Beneficiation Project in SA

Gaborone: De Beers, the Government of South Africa and the country’s diamond cutting industry yesterday jointly launched The Enterprise Development Project    for Diamond Beneficiators in Johannesburg.   The launch was attended by the Deputy Minister of Mineral Resources, Godfrey Oliphant, and the Premier of Gauteng, David Makhura, amongst other dignitaries. The Project  aims  “to facilitate the transformation and growth of the

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Women's Group of WJH with Special Task

Panama: A group of female jewelers, who first joined together during the women’s empowerment session at the Second LATAM Jewelry and Diamond Week at the World Jewelry Hub (WJH) in June, has launched a grass-roots initiative that is designed to communicate their gender’s particular perspective on the way jewelry and gemstones should be marketed. Calling themselves “Mujeres Brillantes” (“Brilliant Women”

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More Relief for Indian Jewellers

New Delhi: The Indian Government has decided to increase the small scale unit (SSI) eligibility limit and exemption limit for gold jewellery manufacturers. The decision was taken on the report of the committee appointed under the chairmanship of Ashok Lahiri, former chief economic advisor, in the aftermath of jewellers’ strike last March to oppose excise duty. The SSI eligibility limit

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India’s G&J Industry Welcomes GST Reforms

Mumbai: The Indian Gem & Jewellery industry (G&J) expressed its sincere gratitude to India’s Finance Minister Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman for the landmark GST reform recommendations approved at the 57th GST Council meeting. These progressive recommendations are a significant step towards enhancing ease of doing business, strengthening export competitiveness and creating a more enabling environment for the growth of India’s Gem

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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

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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

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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

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