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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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MCX Gold Declines, Silver Crashes By Rs. 6,000/kg

The Sharp Sell-Off Comes On The Heels Of A Hawkish Stance By The US Federal Reserve, Fueling Expectations Of Prolonged High Interest Rates.

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Indian bullion markets witnessed a massive correction today as gold and silver prices tumbled under heavy global pressure. Domestic 24K gold rates slipped toward the Rs. 1.47 lakh per 10 grams mark on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), while silver suffered a brutal meltdown, crashing by nearly Rs. 6,000 per kilogram.

The sharp sell-off comes on the heels of a hawkish stance by the US Federal Reserve, fueling expectations of prolonged high interest rates. A surging US Dollar Index coupled with geopolitical anxieties—including a lingering US-Iran blockade and persistent global inflation fears—dragged international spot gold down to $4,151.89 per ounce, triggering a ripple effect across Indian retail hubs.

MCX Gold (10g): Rs. 1,47,175 (Down 1.4% intraday)

  • Silver Crash: Shed a staggering ~Rs. 6,000 per kg in a single session.
  • Primary Triggers: Persistent hawkish Fed commentary, a robust US dollar, and profit booking at higher levels
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