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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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180 Indian Cos. Participating in HK Show
Hong Kong: Considered the world’s largest trading centre for gems and jewellery, two of the jewellery industry’s leading trade fairs are set to dazzle in Hong Kong next month. Organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the 3rd Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show takes place from 1 to 5 March at the Asia World-Expo, while
De Beers Partners with UNAM
Windhoek: De Beers Namibia Holdings yesterday announced that it has entered into a partnership with the University of Namibia (UNAM) – southern campus (Keetmanshoop), to provide financial assistance for higher education to underprivileged children from the communities. De Beers will make available an amount of N$10 million over five years to support the programme, with UNAM providing the administrative support.
93 Israeli Cos. to Participate in March HK Show
Ramat Gan: The Israeli Diamond Industry is preparing a major presence at HKTDC’s Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem & Pearl Show this March. The Israel Diamond Pavilion, organized by the Israel Diamond Institute Group of Companies (IDI), will host 93 companies. There will also be 10 Israeli companies exhibiting in other locations throughout the show. Among the Israeli exhibitors there
PC Jeweller Buys Azva Brand from WGC
Mumbai: Listed jewellery firm PC Jeweller Ltd has acquired bridal jewellery brand Azva from the World Gold Council (WGC) for an undisclosed amount, as per a stock market disclosure, reports vccircle.com. The acquisition has been routed through one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries. Launched in 2012 by WGC, Azva Is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘ashvaa’ and was India’s first concept-based
China’s Jewellery Sales Accounted for 41%
Beijing: Mainland China is a major jewellery consumer in the world. According to the recently released China Jewellery Industry Report, 2013-2016, last year jewellery sales in Chinese Mainland approximated $75.8 billion, which is equivalent to 41.2 % of the global consumption. In Mainland China, the gold jewelry consumption accounts for about 50% of the total jewellery consumption. In 2013, two
Gold Smuggling in India May Fall to 50 Tonnes
Mumbai: Going by the seizures of gold which has increased four times in 2013-14, intelligence agencies have estimated gold smuggled in the country around 50 tonnes in 2013-14 which is way lower from the estimated by the World Gold Council (WGC), reports The Business Standard. WGC had estimated nearly 200 tonnes of gold entered India unofficially. Trade circles have been
India May not fully Withdraw Gold Curbs
New Delhi: Despite a significant reduction in the current account deficit, curbs on gold imports are unlikely to be fully removed this Budget. Instead, the finance ministry may lower the import duty on the precious metal by two per cent, reports The Indian Express. “The current account deficit situation is still being closely monitored. The curb on gold imports was
Gujarat Govt. Assures Help for Diamond Bourse
Surat: As the prices of realty in Vesu and Dumas areas have skyrocketed following the announcement of proposed diamond bourse, diamantaires spearheading the movement for a world-class diamond bourse in the city have started lobbying with the state government for land, reports The Times of India. Members of Surat Diamond Bourse (SDB) committee, which includes chairman of leading diamond companies
