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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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CSR Came under Focus at Vicenzaoro
Milan: Corporate Social Responsibility strategy in the gemstone and jewellery sectors came under focus at a well-attended seminar conducted during the VICENZAORO January trade show, in Vicenza, Italy, on January 24. The seminar was part of CIBJO’s and Fiera di Vicenza’s joint programme to promote CSR education in the jewellery sector, and also was supported by Gemfields PLC, the world’s
KGK Expands its Horizon to Australia
Mumbai: The year 2016 has clocked in with good news for the KGK group as it adds another diamond and jewellery company to its portfolio- Ausdiam Pty Ltd., an Australia based company. There would be a change in the identity of the company and now it would be called KGK AUSDIAM PTY LTD., taking the global presence of KGK from
WFDB Preparing for World Diamond Congress
Antwerp: The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) is preparing for the 37th World Diamond Congress, the biennial meeting of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) and the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA), which will take place in Dubai from May 16 to 19. WFDB President Ernie Blom says the key themes of the meeting will be transparency, responsibility
GemeWizard Releases Latest GemePrice Software
Ramat Gan: Gemewizard, the world leader in the development of gem digital color communication, grading and pricing announces that it has launched GemePrice 5.0, the latest version of its online pricing system and pricelist for diamonds, fancy colored diamonds, gemstones and jewelry. The company will be demonstrating its latest software at the upcoming AGTA GemFair at the Tucson Convention Center
India’s New Shopping Mindset, Before You Buy Gold, #PehlaCheckIAGES
Mumbai: Indian consumers are being given the choice to make more informed decisions while buying gold. The efforts of Indian Association of Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES), a self-regulatory organization created by the gold industry, is beginning to see the fruits of the groundwork it has put, into encouraging a shift in the gold-buying mindset of people with its pan
De Beers Diamond Output Rises 17% in Q1 2026
London: De Beers Group reported a 17% rise in rough diamond production to 7.1 million carats in Q1 2026, driven by higher volumes from Canada and South Africa. The increase was operational. Canada recorded the sharpest growth, with production rising to 1.0 million carats, up 163% on planned ore release from Gahcho Kué. South Africa output surged 53% to 0.7
IIGJ Udupi Centre Inaugurated by India’s FM
Udupi, (Karnataka): Marking a significant milestone in India’s gem and jewellery skill development landscape, the Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ), Udupi was unveiled yesterday as a new centre of excellence by India’s Finance Minister (FM) Mrs. Nirmala Sitharaman, reaffirming the government’s continued focus on skilling, innovation and employment generation for the sector. The ceremony was attended by Mr.
India and New Zealand Sign Strategic FTA
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) has welcomed the signing of the India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on 27 April 2026, calling it a timely and strategic step that opens a high-potential market for Indian gem and jewellery exporters. India’s current gem and jewellery exports to New Zealand stand at approximately USD 16.61 million. With zero-duty
