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GJEPC leadership meets Hon’ble Finance Minister to discuss industry growth and key issues
The leadership of the GJEPC met with the Hon’ble Finance Minister, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, to discuss pressing issues and the way forward for the gem and jewellery industry. Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, and Shaunak Parekh, Vice Chairman, GJEPC, along with Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC, engaged in a courtesy meeting with the Hon’ble Minister, highlighting key challenges faced by the industry.
The discussions focused on the inclusion of India Jewellery Park, Mumbai in the harmonised infrastructure list to accelerate industry growth. The leadership also extended an invitation to the Hon’ble Minister to visit the Indian Institute of Gems & Jewellery (IIGJ) Udupi, showcasing the industry’s commitment to skill development and employment generation.
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Gold Rates In India Decline, Silver Rates Unchanged
Investors Are Cautious Over The US-Iran Peace Negotiations
Gold rates in India dropped by up to Rs 4,300 per 100 grams on May 23, while silver rates in the country were unchanged. This is after spot gold recorded its second consecutive weekly decline due to elevated crude oil prices amidst inflation woes. Crude is currently at 4-year highs, and investors are cautious in global and MCX markets over the US-Iran peace negotiations, as both countries have stalled so far.
Domestic Gold Yields: Experienced a negative variance of up to Rs 4,300 per 100 grams, marking a second consecutive weekly contraction phase. Domestic Silver Yields: Exhibited a flatline trajectory, demonstrating 0% delta day-over-day.
MCX Benchmarks (Friday Close): Gold breached its support level, dipping below the Rs 1.59 lakh threshold. Silver concluded the weekly cycle compressed below Rs 2.72 lakh per 1 kg.
Spot Market Liquidity: Spot Gold retracted by ~1%, stabilizing at a $4,516/oz. Spot Silver absorbed the brunt of the market correction, declining ~2% to settle sub-$76/oz.
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