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GJEPC seeks government intervention over US reciprocal tariff proposal
Top representatives of India’s gems and jewellery sector have urgently briefed Hon’ble Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal, IAS, on the potential repercussions of the United States’ recent notice regarding reciprocal tariffs. The delegation, led by Shaunak Parikh, Vice Chairman, GJEPC, along with Adil Kotwal, President, Seepz Gem & Jewellery Manufacturers’ Association (SGJMA), and Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC, presented a detailed overview of the industry’s concerns and proposed mitigation strategies.
The briefing aimed to underscore the significant impact the proposed tariffs could have on Indian exports and the broader industry. Satya Srinivas, IRS, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Commerce (MoC), and Dnyaneshwar Patil, Development Commissioner, SEEPZ were also present to offer a comprehensive understanding of the issues at hand.
The US notice, which threatens reciprocal tariffs, has raised concerns within the Indian gems and jewellery sector, a key contributor to the nation’s export revenue. The industry leaders outlined the potential economic fallout and presented specific recommendations to safeguard interests.
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Gold and Silver Futures Open Higher Amid Volatility In Currency and Bond Markets.
Strong Investment Demand and Continued Gold Buying By Central Banks, Especially China’s Central Bank, Further Supported Prices.
Gold and silver futures opened higher on Friday as investors turned to safe-haven assets amid volatility in currency and bond markets.
Gold futures opened higher on MCX. The benchmark October gold contract opened at Rs 1,60,630 per 10 gram, up Rs 1,205 from the previous close of Rs 1,59,425.
Silver futures also opened higher. The benchmark September silver contract on MCX opened at Rs 2,44,988 per kg, up Rs 1,745 from the previous close of Rs 2,43,243.
Rising crude oil prices, following the US move to impose wider sanctions on Iran, also raised concerns about inflation. Strong investment demand and continued gold buying by central banks, especially China’s central bank, further supported prices.
In global markets, gold was trading near $4,590 per ounce on Comex, while silver was around $69 per ounce. On MCX, gold futures were near Rs 1,59,700 per 10 grams and silver futures around Rs 2,44,600 per kg at the time of writing.
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