The Week the Indian Gold Market Changed: A Rupee Crisis Meets a Duty Shock

Macro Snapshot: The week ending May 15 was the most consequential week of the year for the Indian gold and silver trade, not because of what happened to international prices, but because of what happened in India. Two simultaneous shocks reshaped the domestic market: a near 1.6% rupee depreciation to a fresh record low of 95.98 per dollar on Friday, and a Wednesday government decision to raise the gold and silver import duty from 6% to 15%, followed by a

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The Week the Indian Gold Market Changed: A Rupee Crisis Meets a Duty Shock

Macro Snapshot: The week ending May 15 was the most consequential week of the year for the Indian gold and silver trade, not because of what happened to international prices, but because of what happened in India. Two simultaneous shocks reshaped the domestic market: a near 1.6% rupee depreciation to a fresh record low of 95.98 per dollar on Friday, and a Wednesday government decision to raise the gold and silver import duty from 6% to 15%, followed by a

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Exclusive Ukrainian Jewellery at GemGenève

Geneva: For the fourth time in a row, the Strong & Precious Art Foundation (S&P) showcases emerging Ukrainian jewelry brands at GemGenève, a small but prestigious biennial gemstone and high-end jewelry exhibition held in Geneva, Switzerland. At GemGenève’s upcoming edition, of November 2 -5, 2023, S&P’s lineup includes jewelry brands Nomis, Drutis Jewellery, Yuval Studios, Inesa Kovalova, and Zhernov Artifactory, all of which participated in previous editions of

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India’s Gold Demand in Q3 2023 up by 10%

Mumbai: The World Gold Council’s (WGC) Q3 Gold Demand Trends report reveals that support for the asset continues as central bank buying maintains a historic pace, bringing quarterly gold demand (excluding OTC) to 1,147t, 8% ahead of its five-year average. According to the WGC’s data series, central banks saw the third strongest quarter of net buying, reaching 337t. Although shy

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Facets Diamond Conference Concluded

Gaborone: The government of Botswana and the Antwerp World Diamond Centre yesterday concluded the co-organised, two-day diamond conference, FACETS 2023, Motswedi Wa Khumo – Diamonds For Change, in the country’s capital, Gaborone. The conference, inaugurated by Botswana President Masisi, welcomed a host of delegates and industry stakeholders from across the globe, gathering to discuss the state of the diamond industry

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IDRIS ELBA Reveals Gold’s Untold Stories

Mumbai: World Gold Council (WGC) has announced the release of a new documentary: GOLD: A Journey with Idris Elba, created in partnership with Pioneer Productions. Immersed in adventure, Idris Elba (Luther, Beast of Nations, Hijack) explores the mysteries, stories and untold human relationship with our most precious metal: gold. As his journey unfolds, we’re taken around the globe as he conquers his

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Exclusive Ukrainian Jewellery at GemGenève

Geneva: For the fourth time in a row, the Strong & Precious Art Foundation (S&P) showcases emerging Ukrainian jewelry brands at GemGenève, a small but prestigious biennial gemstone and high-end jewelry exhibition held in Geneva, Switzerland. At GemGenève’s upcoming edition, of November 2 -5, 2023, S&P’s lineup includes jewelry brands Nomis, Drutis Jewellery, Yuval Studios, Inesa Kovalova, and Zhernov Artifactory, all of which participated in previous editions of

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India’s Gold Demand in Q3 2023 up by 10%

Mumbai: The World Gold Council’s (WGC) Q3 Gold Demand Trends report reveals that support for the asset continues as central bank buying maintains a historic pace, bringing quarterly gold demand (excluding OTC) to 1,147t, 8% ahead of its five-year average. According to the WGC’s data series, central banks saw the third strongest quarter of net buying, reaching 337t. Although shy

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Facets Diamond Conference Concluded

Gaborone: The government of Botswana and the Antwerp World Diamond Centre yesterday concluded the co-organised, two-day diamond conference, FACETS 2023, Motswedi Wa Khumo – Diamonds For Change, in the country’s capital, Gaborone. The conference, inaugurated by Botswana President Masisi, welcomed a host of delegates and industry stakeholders from across the globe, gathering to discuss the state of the diamond industry

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IDRIS ELBA Reveals Gold’s Untold Stories

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