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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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Gujarat to Get First Arbitration Centre
Vadodara: For years now, Singapore has attracted a major chunk of arbitration business from India. Of the 287 cases arbitrated by the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) in 2014, around 60% were those of Indian companies. However, companies won’t have to go that far to settle their disputes now. Vadodara is all set to house an International and Domestic Arbitration
US-centric Gold View won't Continue Indefinitely
London: The US-centric view of gold would not continue indefinitely, the World Gold Council forecast on Thursday, when it pointed out that the gold price had risen in at least three currencies in 2015 while falling 11% in US dollar terms. It was the local price – and not the US dollar price – that mattered most, as more than
GJTCI Excellence Awards 2015
Ahmedabad: Swarovski Gemstones rocked at the Gems & Jewellery Trade Council of India (GJTCI) Excellence Award event by their fashion show presenting Gold and Silver Jewellery made with Swarovski Zirconia by their branding partners Surya Golds, Mumbai, RKR Gold, Coimbatore and Diosa Jewels, Mumbai, according to a press release issued by Swarovski Gemstones. “GJTCI – Excellence Awards” ceremony recently held
‘Safe Business Environment’ Created in Surat
Surat: Diamantaires in the multi-billion dollar world’s biggest diamond cutting and polishing centre in Surat have abolished the age-old ‘chitti’ system for a foolproof promissory note mode, reports The Times of India. The paper chits have been an instrument of trade in the diamond industry for over six decades now. But, this ‘chitti’ system, which was based on mutual trust,
BIS Initiative to Strengthen Consumer Confidence
Mumbai: As India rapidly emerges as one of the world’s most important jewellery consumption markets, the need for transparency and consumer confidence has never been more critical. Valued at approximately US$80–85 billion in FY24, the Indian jewellery sector is projected to grow to US$225–245 billion by FY35, underscoring the scale and momentum of domestic demand. Within this broader growth, diamond
Overall Outlook Remains Positive for Gold & Silver in 2026
Mumbai: The All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) has issued its annual review of the bullion market, highlighting the extraordinary rally in gold and silver during 2025, which has pushed both metals to record or near-record highs by December and the factors driving this surge. The sharp rally in gold and silver witnessed this year is the result
Sara Tendulkar Appointed as Brand Ambassador of Litestyle by PNG
Pune: Litestyle by PNG, the contemporary lightweight fine jewellery brand from PNG Jewellers, has announced Sara Tendulkar as its brand ambassador, marking a key step in strengthening the brand’s connection with India’s future jewellery consumers. The association reinforces Litestyle’s role as a strategic bridge between PNG Jewellers’ legacy customers and its future customers. While PNG has been a trusted name
Commerce Secretary Visits GJEPC Ofiice
Mr. Rajesh Agrawal, Commerce Secretary, Department of Commerce, India, visited GJEPC headquarters in Mumbai on 26 December and held a detailed interaction with GJEPC’s Committee of Administration, including Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, Mr. Shaunak Parikh, Vice Chairman, Mr. Anoop Mehta, Convener – Diamond Panel, Mr. Russell Mehta, Co-Convener – Diamond Panel, Mr. K.S. Srinivasan, Convener – Gold Panel, Mr. Ashish
