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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Gold Demand Hits Highest Level in more than 2 Years

Demand for gold reached 1,147t in Q4 2021, its highest quarterly level since Q2 2019 and an increase of almost 50% year-on-year, according to the World Gold Council (WGC). Gold bar and coin demand rose 31% to an 8-year high of 1,180t as retail investors sought a safe haven against the backdrop of rising inflation and ongoing economic uncertainty caused by the

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JWA Dubai Unveils Inaugural Panel of Judges

Hong Kong: In line with its goal of recognising the growing importance of the gemstone and jewellery trade in the Middle East, Jewellery World Awards (JWA) Dubai has named the judges for the JWA’s first regional edition. Joining the esteemed panel are business leaders with solid track records in the jewellery and gemstone trade, as well as industry experts who

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Stephen Lussier to Quit from Posts of De Beers

Mumbai: De Beers Group has announced that Stephen Lussier, De Beers Group Executive Vice President for Brands & Consumer Markets, will step down from his executive responsibilities on 1 April 2022 after 37 years with the company. Stephen will continue to contribute to De Beers as a strategic advisor and will continue to serve in his role as Chairman of

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India's G&J Exports Grew 29% in Dec 2021

Mumbai: Indian industry is back on a roll immediately after the October festive break. Gem and jewellery (G&J) exports in December 2021 reaffirm this with a growth of 29.49% to US$ 3040.92 million (+37.11% in rupee terms to Rs. 22914.630 crores) as compared to as compared to US$ 2348.44 million (Rs. 16712.46 crores) for the same period 2019 – the pre-pandemic

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Demand for gold reached 1,147t in Q4 2021, its highest quarterly level since Q2 2019 and an increase of almost 50% year-on-year, according to the World Gold Council (WGC). Gold bar and coin demand rose 31% to an 8-year high of 1,180t as retail investors sought a safe haven against the backdrop of rising inflation and ongoing economic uncertainty caused by the

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JWA Dubai Unveils Inaugural Panel of Judges

Hong Kong: In line with its goal of recognising the growing importance of the gemstone and jewellery trade in the Middle East, Jewellery World Awards (JWA) Dubai has named the judges for the JWA’s first regional edition. Joining the esteemed panel are business leaders with solid track records in the jewellery and gemstone trade, as well as industry experts who

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Stephen Lussier to Quit from Posts of De Beers

Mumbai: De Beers Group has announced that Stephen Lussier, De Beers Group Executive Vice President for Brands & Consumer Markets, will step down from his executive responsibilities on 1 April 2022 after 37 years with the company. Stephen will continue to contribute to De Beers as a strategic advisor and will continue to serve in his role as Chairman of

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India's G&J Exports Grew 29% in Dec 2021

Mumbai: Indian industry is back on a roll immediately after the October festive break. Gem and jewellery (G&J) exports in December 2021 reaffirm this with a growth of 29.49% to US$ 3040.92 million (+37.11% in rupee terms to Rs. 22914.630 crores) as compared to as compared to US$ 2348.44 million (Rs. 16712.46 crores) for the same period 2019 – the pre-pandemic

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