National News
GJ sector sees 84.39% growth in FDI
India’s foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows have witnessed a remarkable 45.4% surge in the first half of FY24, reaching USD 29 billion.
Even more dazzling is the performance of the gems and jewellery sector, which saw an 84.39% jump in FDI, signalling renewed investor confidence in this crucial industry.
India recorded a sharp 45.4% increase in overall Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows during April-September 2024, reaching USD 29 billion (INR 2.49 lakh crore), compared to USD 20 billion (INR 1.68 lakh crore) in the same period a year earlier, according to data from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT).
The gems and jewellery sector also witnessed an impressive surge in FDI inflows, rising by 84.39% to USD 45.7 million (INR 381.67 crore) during April-September 2024, compared to USD 24.8 million (INR 205.29 crore) in the corresponding period in 2023. This marks a significant recovery in investment inflows into the sector, which had seen a fluctuating trend in recent years.
According to DPIIT data, total FDI equity inflows into India have been on an upward trajectory, increasing from USD 40 billion in 2015-16 to USD 44.42 billion in 2023-24. The latest data indicates strong investor confidence in India’s economic policies and business environment, despite global uncertainties.
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MCX Gold Futures Trade Near ₹1.42 Lakh Amid Dollar Strength and Fed Rate Cues
Persistent Inflation Concerns and Hawkish Policy Cues From The US Federal Reserve Continue To Weigh On Non-Yielding Bullion.
Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) gold futures for the December contract traded in the range of Rs 1,42,324 to Rs 1,43,150 per 10 grams, reflecting recent market pressure driven by a stronger US dollar and expectations of high-for-longer interest rates from the US Federal Reserve.
Key Market Highlights
MCX December Gold Futures: ~Rs 1,42,324 – Rs 1,43,150 per 10 gramsMCX Benchmark (Previous Close Range): ~Rs 1,44,100 per 10 grams. Domestic Physical Rates: Rs 1,43,290 per 10g (24K) | Rs 1,31,350 per 10g (22K).
COMEX Gold (International Reference): ~$4,068.70 per ounce
Market Drivers
US Fed Rate Outlook: Persistent inflation concerns and hawkish policy cues from the US Federal Reserve continue to weigh on non-yielding bullion.
Firm US Dollar: A strengthening US dollar has increased the cost of dollar-denominated gold across global and domestic markets.
Festive Domestic Demand: Local buying ahead of Dhanteras and the festive season continues to provide intermittent support, cushioning broader price pullbacks.
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