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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
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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Gold Deposits in Found in Odisha, India
Bhubaneshwar: Surveys from the Geological Survey of India (GSI) have found gold deposits in three districts of Odisha. State Steel and Mines Minister Prafulla Mallik said that the gold reserves were found in Deogarh, Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj. “The surveys of the Directorate of Mines and Geological Survey of India (GSI) reveal the presence of gold reserves in three districts, including
Ministers of Zimbabwe and DRC to Headline WDC
Antwerp: The 40th World Diamond Congress (WDC), which will be held in Israel from March 28-30, 2023, will feature a full roster of illustrious speakers, from the world of diamonds and beyond. Here’s an alphabetical list: Edward Asscher, President of the World Diamond Council; David Block, CEO of the Sarine Technology Group; Gaetano Cavalieri, President of CIBJO, World Jewellery Confederation;
Platinum Sales Increased by 22% in Q4, 2022
Mumbai: Platinum continued to enjoy strong demand from Indian consumers in the October – December quarter, resulting in a rise of 22% in retail sales in Q4 2022. Powered by the wedding season and festive season sales, PGI’s strategic partners sustained strong growth momentum in sales for platinum jewellery demand. Customer preference for platinum jewellery and subsequent sales has picked
Membership of India's GJEPC Grows to 9000
Mumbai: The total number of members of the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex body of Gem & Jewellery trade in India, has grown to 9000 members, its highest ever, registering a 38% increase as compared to 6,500 members in 2021. Mr. Vipul Shah, Chairman, GJEPC said, “The Council attributes this milestone to the leadership and continued
Gold Deposits in Found in Odisha, India
Bhubaneshwar: Surveys from the Geological Survey of India (GSI) have found gold deposits in three districts of Odisha. State Steel and Mines Minister Prafulla Mallik said that the gold reserves were found in Deogarh, Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj. “The surveys of the Directorate of Mines and Geological Survey of India (GSI) reveal the presence of gold reserves in three districts, including
Ministers of Zimbabwe and DRC to Headline WDC
Antwerp: The 40th World Diamond Congress (WDC), which will be held in Israel from March 28-30, 2023, will feature a full roster of illustrious speakers, from the world of diamonds and beyond. Here’s an alphabetical list: Edward Asscher, President of the World Diamond Council; David Block, CEO of the Sarine Technology Group; Gaetano Cavalieri, President of CIBJO, World Jewellery Confederation;
Platinum Sales Increased by 22% in Q4, 2022
Mumbai: Platinum continued to enjoy strong demand from Indian consumers in the October – December quarter, resulting in a rise of 22% in retail sales in Q4 2022. Powered by the wedding season and festive season sales, PGI’s strategic partners sustained strong growth momentum in sales for platinum jewellery demand. Customer preference for platinum jewellery and subsequent sales has picked
Membership of India's GJEPC Grows to 9000
Mumbai: The total number of members of the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC), the apex body of Gem & Jewellery trade in India, has grown to 9000 members, its highest ever, registering a 38% increase as compared to 6,500 members in 2021. Mr. Vipul Shah, Chairman, GJEPC said, “The Council attributes this milestone to the leadership and continued
