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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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Diamonds for Development Fund Receives Initial Funding
Gaborone: The Government of the Republic of Botswana and De Beers Group yesterday announced that De Beers Group has transferred its initial contribution of BWP1 billion to the Diamond for Development Fund, marking a major milestone in the progress of the Fund and its mandate to support Botswana’s long-term economic diversification. The disbursement follows the establishment of the Fund’s governance
De Beers Reports Lower Q3 Output
London: De Beers reported an 11% year-on-year decrease in rough diamond production to 6.8-million carats for the quarter ended September 30, primarily driven by planned plant maintenance at Orapa, in Botswana, and a slowdown at Venetia, in South Africa, ahead of a planned two-year production pause. Operational Performance: De Beers notes that rough diamond production was 11% lower at 6.8
New FEMA Guidelines to Exporters Explained
Mumbai: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), in association with IndusInd Bank, organized a webinar on 16 October 2026 to explain the revised Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) guidelines and their implications for the gem and jewellery trade. Prakash Kumar Rath, Head – Gems, Jewellery and Diamond Division, IndusInd Bank, addressed key changes under the revised framework, which
India & France Explore New Frontiers in Luxury Jewellery
Paris: India’s Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) brought 17 curated Indian fine jewellery companies to Paris, with the India–EU trade agreement lending fresh momentum to business partnerships, creative exchange and brand-building across France’s luxury ecosystem. The pitch was partnership, not just supply. India is looking to deepen its place in the global luxury conversation—not simply as a leading
Cluster Mapping Survey Commissioned by GJEPC
Mumbai: The National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) recently submitted its findings of a Cluster Mapping survey commissioned by the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) two years ago. Key objectives of the study initiated in August 2018 were: to identify gem and jewellery sectors across India; map skills/technology; analyse gaps in skill/technology; and assess the contribution of
Forevermark Presented its 1st Virtual Forum in India
Mumbai; Staying true to the resilience and purpose that diamonds reflect in their sparkle through all odds, including the ongoing pandemic, Forevermark – the diamond brand from De Beers Group – honoured its commitment to its partners by proceeding with its annual Forevermark Forum. For the first time since its inception, the brand hosted the Forum virtually, harnessing the theme ‘Meaningful Tomorrows’ for its authorised partners,
WFDB Young Diamantaires Raise Money for SA School
Antwerp: The Young Diamantaires, a group created by the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) to grow and support the next generation of the diamond industry, has announced a fundraising campaign to help build a library and kitchen at the Renaissance High School in Messina, South Africa. After having visited the school in September last year, the group decided to
Special Group Formed to Resolve India's G&J Issues
Mumbai: In a virtual review meeting held between India’s Finance Ministry and Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) on 18th August, the Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman called for the formation of a Special Group, including Customs and banking officials, to resolve all issues related to the Gem and Jewellery sector (G&J). The Finance Minister added that if the
