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GJEPC leadership meets Hon’ble Finance Minister to discuss industry growth and key issues

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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 Gains Rs 85 On MCX; Silver Jumps Rs 2,033 On Softer US Inflation Data

Gold Recovered After Opening On A Weak Note, While Silver Extended Its Gains. In International Markets, Gold Eased After Opening Firm, Whereas Silver Continued To Trade Higher.

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Gold and silver futures traded higher in the domestic market on Monday, supported by softer US inflation data, declining crude oil prices and easing expectations of further interest-rate hikes by the US Federal Reserve.

Gold recovered after opening on a weak note, while silver extended its gains. In international markets, gold eased after opening firm, whereas silver continued to trade higher.

On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the benchmark October gold contract opened at Rs 1,51,793 per 10 grams, down Rs 27 from its previous close of Rs 1,51,820. The contract later recovered and was trading at Rs 1,51,905 per 10 grams, up Rs 85. During the session, it touched a high of Rs 1,51,947 and a low of Rs 1,51,461.

Silver futures opened higher, with the benchmark September contract starting at Rs 2,31,799 per kg, up Rs 333 from the previous close of Rs 2,31,466. The contract subsequently climbed to Rs 2,33,499 per kg, recording a gain of Rs 2,033. It touched an intraday high of Rs 2,33,618 and a low of Rs 2,31,660.

In the global market, gold was trading near $4,400 per ounce on Comex, while silver was quoted at around $63.70 per ounce.

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