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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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MCX Gold Silver August Futures Decline
The Precious Metal Dropped As Much As 0.8% To Near $4,040 An Bounce, Erasing A Modest Gain In The Previous Session
The MCX gold August futures contract dipped 0.56% to Rs 1,42,100 per 10 grams, while the MCX silver September futures dropped 1.42% to Rs 2,18,025 per kg.In the global markets too, gold dipped days before a possibly divisive decision on US Federal Reserve interest rates, while an uncertain halt in Middle East tensions soothed inflation fears.
The precious metal dropped as much as 0.8% to near $4,040 an ounce, erasing a modest gain in the previous session. Traders are looking at the Federal Reserve’s rate decision Wednesday, with policymakers remain divided between June’s tamer-than-expected inflation data and the latest jump in oil prices that accompanied a flare-up in fighting between the US and Iran.
Gold ETFs showed mixed movements during the session. Edelweiss Gold ETF slipped by 1.36% to Rs 141.45, while Groww Gold ETF fell 1.43% to Rs 13.82. On the positive side, Motilal Oswal Gold ETF gained 0.51% to reach Rs 142.30, and Angel One Gold ETF rose by 0.60% to Rs 13.38.
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