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GJEPC Showcases Export Growth Strategies and Membership Benefits at Maharashtra’s District Investment Summit
At the 2025 Summit hosted by the Directorate of Industries, GJEPC emphasized its key initiatives to boost exports, support MSMEs, and empower jewellery manufacturers across districts.
The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) actively participated in the District Investment Summit 2025, organized by the Directorate of Industries (MMR, Mumbai), Government of Maharashtra, on 16th April in Mumbai, under the theme “Attracting Investment, Promoting Growth, Empowering Districts.”
Representing GJEPC, Mr. Mithilesh Pandey, Director – Membership, presented the Council’s wide array of initiatives and services designed to empower gem and jewellery businesses, particularly MSMEs and regional manufacturers.
Mr. Pandey highlighted the core benefits of GJEPC membership, including participation in prestigious platforms like IIJS (India International Jewellery Show) and IJEX (India Jewellery Exposition Centre), along with export facilitation tools such as courier and hand-carry modes, India Post’s Dak Niryat Kendras, and e-commerce tie-ups with platforms like eBay.
He also outlined GJEPC’s efforts to make logistics more affordable through subsidised services, and detailed how members can leverage free trade agreements like CEPA (with UAE) and ECTA (with Australia) to access global markets more competitively.
In addition, Mr. Pandey spoke about business development programs such as buyer-seller meets, the IC Scheme, and Capacity Building Scheme, as well as financial support options like collateral-free loans under the India Jewellery Park Mumbai (IJPM). He further emphasized the comprehensive infrastructure solutions available to jewellery manufacturers, designed to streamline operations and enhance productivity.
The session underlined GJEPC’s commitment to supporting regional growth, empowering entrepreneurs, and making India a global leader in gem and jewellery exports.
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Gold Prices Slump as Fed Rate Cut Optimism Diminishes
Bullion weakens on MCX as fading U.S. rate-cut hopes and firm crude oil prices trigger selling pressure in gold and silver.
Gold prices faced significant selling pressure in early Monday trading as shifting macroeconomic signals dampened investor sentiment. On the Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures dropped over 1% earlier today, driven by fading expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate cuts and the inflationary impact of crude oil sustained above $100 per barrel.
Market Performance Highlights
In early trade, precious metals showed the following movements on the MCX:
- Gold (April Futures): Trading at Rs 1,57,275 per 10 grams (down 0.75%), recovering slightly from a session low of Rs 1,56,655.
- Silver (May Futures): Trading at Rs 2,56,190 per kg (down 1.25%), up from a daily low of Rs 2,55,106.
Domestic Retail Prices
The correction in the futures market has trickled down to physical retail rates across major Indian metros. The price for 24K gold saw an average dip of Rs 49 in early trade.
- 22K Gold (per 10g): Rs 1,45,900
- 22K Gold (per 10g): Rs 1,46,020
- 22K Gold (per 10g): Rs 1,47,590
Key Market Drivers
The current volatility is attributed to two primary factors:
- Hawkish Fed Outlook: Robust economic data has led markets to price in a “higher-for-longer” interest rate environment, reducing the appeal of non-yielding assets like gold.
- Energy Pressure: With crude oil prices holding firm above $100, concerns over persistent inflation are complicating the central bank’s path toward monetary easing.
Despite the intraday decline, gold remains a focal point for investors navigating ongoing geopolitical tensions and global currency fluctuations.
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