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GJEPC Chairman Meets New Customs Commissioner to Strengthen Trade Facilitation
Mr. Kirit Bhansali welcomes Commissioner Santosh Kumar Mishra, discussing industry challenges and reaffirming collaborative efforts for smoother gem and jewellery trade.
The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) extended a warm welcome to Mr. Santosh Kumar Mishra, the newly appointed Commissioner of Customs at the Precious Cargo Customs Clearance Centre (PCCCC), during a meeting with Mr. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman of GJEPC.
During the meeting, Mr. Bhansali addressed several critical issues currently affecting exporters and importers in the gem and jewellery sector. He emphasized the need for continued support from the Customs department to ensure streamlined and efficient trade processes.

Commissioner Mishra expressed his appreciation for the constructive dialogue and assured the industry’s stakeholders of his department’s unwavering commitment to enhancing the ease of doing business. He stated, “When you flourish, we flourish, and the country flourishes,” underlining the significance of a strong, collaborative relationship between Customs and trade organizations like GJEPC.
The meeting concluded on a positive note, setting the stage for strengthened cooperation and proactive engagement to address industry concerns and enable seamless operations in India’s gem and jewellery trade ecosystem.
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Gold and Silver Futures Open Higher Amid Volatility In Currency and Bond Markets.
Strong Investment Demand and Continued Gold Buying By Central Banks, Especially China’s Central Bank, Further Supported Prices.
Gold and silver futures opened higher on Friday as investors turned to safe-haven assets amid volatility in currency and bond markets.
Gold futures opened higher on MCX. The benchmark October gold contract opened at Rs 1,60,630 per 10 gram, up Rs 1,205 from the previous close of Rs 1,59,425.
Silver futures also opened higher. The benchmark September silver contract on MCX opened at Rs 2,44,988 per kg, up Rs 1,745 from the previous close of Rs 2,43,243.
Rising crude oil prices, following the US move to impose wider sanctions on Iran, also raised concerns about inflation. Strong investment demand and continued gold buying by central banks, especially China’s central bank, further supported prices.
In global markets, gold was trading near $4,590 per ounce on Comex, while silver was around $69 per ounce. On MCX, gold futures were near Rs 1,59,700 per 10 grams and silver futures around Rs 2,44,600 per kg at the time of writing.
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