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GJEPC Collaborates with Delhi Customs to Streamline Jewellery Export via Personal Carriage
Follow-up meeting focuses on refining SOPs under Circular No. 09/25 – Customs to ease export processes through Delhi’s Precious Cargo Warehouse
On 15 April, a delegation from the GJEPC Northern Regional Office met with senior officials of Delhi Customs to further refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the import and export of jewellery via personal carriage. This discussion followed an initial meeting held on 9 April and focused on the implementation of Circular No. 09/25 – Customs, dated 28 April 2025, with the goal of issuing a comprehensive public notice for the trade.
Key customs officials present included Mr. Dheeraj Rastogi, IRS, Principal Commissioner – Exports; Ms. Ashima Bansal, IRS, Commissioner – ACC Export; Mr. Vishal Pal Singh, IRS, Commissioner – Airport; Mr. Dibyalok Singh, IRS, Deputy Commissioner – ACC Shed; and Mr. Anuj Kumar Pandey, IRS, Additional Deputy Commissioner – Airport. Representing the GJEPC were Mr. Antarpal Singh Sawhney, Regional Chairman – North, and Mr. Anil Sankhwal, Convener, Studded Jewellery Panel.
The meeting primarily addressed ways to optimise the draft SOPs for hand-carried jewellery exports through the Precious Cargo Warehouse (PCW) operated by Celebi at Delhi Airport. GJEPC representatives proposed practical solutions to remove procedural bottlenecks and speed up customs clearance. Among their key requests was the establishment of a dedicated detention room for appraised parcels within the Central Warehousing Corporation (CWC) cargo shed to reduce delays and improve exporter convenience.
Customs officials, led by Mr. Rastogi, responded positively to the recommendations and assured the delegation of due consideration. They also advised GJEPC to initiate discussions with CWC for space allocation to implement the suggested changes effectively.
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MCX Gold, Silver Decline as US-Iran Talks Fail
Dip Marks a Near One-Week Low for Gold, Which Had Moved Towards Record Territory as the “Safe-Haven” Asset
On the MCX, gold futures slid below the psychologically significant threshold of Rs. 1.52 lakh per 10 grams, erasing a portion of the gains made during a brief window of optimism. Silver, often more volatile than its yellow counterpart, saw a more pronounced retreat, with prices slipping 2 percent to trade near Rs. 2.40 lakh per kilogram. Gold prices in the international market fell to a near one-week low. Spot gold price declined 1.1% to $4,694.30 per ounce, its lowest level since April 7. US gold futures for June delivery fell 1.4% to $4,717.80 an ounce. Spot silver fell 1.9% to $74.45 per ounce.
The glimmer of a diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East faded on Monday, sending shockwaves through global commodity markets as gold and silver prices tumbled from recent highs. The reversal followed the collapse of weekend peace talks in Islamabad. Negotiators had hoped to formalize a ceasefire between the United States and Iran, a move that would have de-escalated a conflict that has defined the first quarter of 2026. Instead, the failure of the dialogue has re-ignited fears of a prolonged blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, sending crude oil prices higher and forcing investors to recalibrate their portfolios.
- MCX Price Drop: Gold futures fell below the critical Rs. 1.52 lakh per 10 grams mark, while Silver saw a sharper 2% decline, trading near Rs. 2.40 lakh per kg.
- International Benchmarks: Spot gold hit a one-week low of $4,694.30 per ounce, marking a 1.1% dip, while spot silver dropped 1.9% to $74.45.
- Diplomatic Deadlock: The failure of weekend negotiations in Islamabad has reignited fears of a prolonged conflict and a potential blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
- The Dollar Factor: A surging U.S. dollar, bolstered by its “safe-haven” status, has made gold more expensive for international buyers, further dampening global demand.
- Inflationary Pressure: Rising energy costs and the prospect of sticky inflation are leading traders to believe the Federal Reserve will maintain higher interest rates for longer.
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