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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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Excellent Results for Rajesh Exports in Q3
Mumbai: Rajesh Exports reported an excellent set of results for the quarter ended December 2015 which are in-line with our estimates, says an Update Report provided to G2J by ‘Evaluate Research’. Management has decreased its revenue growth guidance for FY03/2017 due to a negative impact from currency volatility and a slowing global economy. Rajesh Exports has projected revenue growth in
DPA Announces Senior Positions
New York: The Diamond Producers Association (DPA) has announced the appointments of Stephen Lussier as Chairman, Jim Pounds as Vice Chairman and Jean-Marc Lieberherr as Chief Executive Officer, all with immediate effect. Stephen is Executive Vice President of Marketing at The De Beers Group of Companies, as well as Chief Executive Officer of its Forevermark brand. Jim is Executive Vice
Venezuela May Resume Diamond Trading
Caracas: The UAE is thought to be likely to back Venezuela’s potential return to diamond trading, after DMCC chairman Ahmed Bin Sulayem held a number of meetings in the country, according to a report in The National newspaper. Bin Sulayem, the current chairman of the Kimberley Process, has been in Venezuela to examine ways that the country can resume diamond
Botswana Diamond Exports Fall by 38%
Gaborone: Diamond exports from Botswana mines fell 38 percent to a seven-year low in 2015 as a slump in global market impacted both demand and prices. According to statistics published by the Bank of Botswana yesterday, the value of exports from the major diamond mines in Botswana fell to $2.4 billion (P28.5 billion) in 2015 from $3.9 billion (P45.6 billion)
NDC Launches World Diamond Day on April 8
Mumbai: The Natural Diamond Council (NDC) introduces World Diamond Day on April 8, 2026, a global movement that brings people together through the stories behind natural diamonds. On this day, everyone is invited to participate, from those who work with diamonds every day to those who wear, gift, or admire them. World Diamond Day is about sharing the personal and
Winners of the Mega Lucky Draw Announced
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) announced the winners of Mega Lucky Draw on 23rd March, where registered paid visitors won a Mercedes-Benz, Thar, Maruti and many more exciting bumper prizes. The Mega Lucky Draw for paid visitors on the concluding day of the IIJS Bharat Tritiya Show, added a celebratory note to the show, with lucky winners
Platinum Jewellery Shines at the 98th Academy Awards
Mumbai: The 98th Academy Awards showcased some of the most spectacular jewelry moments of awards season, with platinum serving as the setting of choice for many of the evening’s standout looks. Celebrated for its rarity, strength and naturally luminous white color, platinum provided the perfect foundation for extraordinary diamonds and rare gemstones worn by Hollywood’s leading talent. From dramatic diamond
GJEPC Introduces Special Recognition Award
Bengaluru: At IIJS Bharat Tritiya 2026, GJEPC introduced special recognition award, Hidden Stars, for the very first time, dedicated to the teams who work behind the scenes and play a vital role in the success of every jewellery business. Often unseen yet highly influential, these professionals help shape important decisions, guide collections, and strengthen the very foundation of retail excellence. Their
