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Dr. Tariq Thomas, Director, DoC, Visits IJEX, commends industry engagement
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Dr. Tariq Thomas, IAS, Director, Department of Commerce, visited IJEX Dubai, a project of GJEPC, and engaged with exhibitors to understand how the platform is supporting Indian companies in international markets. He described the visit as an encouraging experience and noted that IJEX is providing exporters a structured environment to showcase capabilities and build connections with buyers across the region.
Dr. Thomas interacted with several participants, including Diz Luxe Jewellery of Rajkot, Yug by Tanvi Exports of Mumbai, Jewelounge of New Delhi, Diviyansh of Kolkata and Loyal Sting RFID, the first Allied Services exhibitor at the centre. Many companies shared that IJEX has helped them gain visibility, reach new clients and assess demand patterns more accurately. Dr. Thomas acknowledged this feedback and appreciated GJEPC’s commitment to strengthening export readiness through consistent industry engagement.
Dr. Thomas toured the local market, where he met BHIMA Jewellers. The interaction offered insights into consumer behaviour, product preferences and overall retail sentiment in the region.
The impact of IJEX has been evident in the growing number of exporters who now rely on the platform to showcase their strengths, expand their networks, and tap new business opportunities. For the industry, it has become a steady base that shortens the distance between manufacturers and buyers, supports smaller players, and strengthens India’s position as a preferred sourcing destination.
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Significant Upside Trajectory In The Metals Sector
Precious Metals Surge on Geopolitical Optimism as Gold and Silver Rally, While Crude Oil Faces Downward Pressure Amid Ongoing US–Iran Developments
Gold rates and silver rates in India will be driven by global trends, as the Indian market is closed. Trading in commodities, including gold and silver, will be closed for half a day on April 14 at MCX.
We are seeing a significant upside trajectory in the metals sector, driven by recent geopolitical synergies:
- Gold Asset Class: Spot prices have achieved a value-add recovery, scaling past the $4,760/oz threshold.
- Silver Asset Class: Currently experiencing a high-growth phase, surging approximately 2% to reach a target density near $77/oz.
- Market Bandwidth: While the MCX interface is currently undergoing a scheduled half-day service window on April 14,
- Energy Sector Headwinds
Conversely, the energy vertical is facing downward scalability issues:
- Crude Oil Index: Both US WTI and Brent Crude are failing to gain leverage, currently underperforming by 2% and hovering around the $98/bbl mark.
Geopolitical Synergy & Risk Mitigation
The recent bullish momentum in precious metals is a direct byproduct of strategic bilateral engagement between the US and Iran. Key stakeholders are currently deep-diving into negotiations to extend the current truce framework.
- US Perspective: President Trump has acknowledged a proactive outreach from Tehran following the implementation of a naval blockade.
- Iranian Alignment: President Pezeshkian has signaled readiness to move the needle on peace discussions, provided all deliverables remain within the compliance framework of international regulations.
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