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GJEPC’s Lucknow Retailers’ Connect Sees Enthusiastic Response, Boosting Participation In IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026
The Retailers’ Connect Programme Forms Part Of GJEPC’s Nationwide Outreach Campaign To Increase Retailer Participation At IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026
GJEPC successfully hosted the Retailers’ Connect in Lucknow, UP, drawing more than 150 retailers and industry members for an interactive session focused on expanding business opportunities and boosting participation in IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026.
The event highlighted the benefits of attending IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026, scheduled to be held in Mumbai this August, as a platform for sourcing, networking and exploring new business opportunities.
The keynote presentation was delivered by Shivangi Singh, Deputy Commissioner, Uttar Pradesh Export Promotion Council, who outlined the state’s export promotion initiatives, including the Market Development Assistance (MDA) scheme. She also encouraged participants to visit IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 and the Common Facility Centre in Mumbai to explore international market opportunities and strengthen their export capabilities.
Participants also gained insights from Mithilesh Pandey, Senior Director – Membership, MSME, GJEPC, and Naheed Sunke, Assistant Director, GJEPC, who highlighted the Council’s initiatives to support retailers, manufacturers and aspiring exporters. Their presentations focused on business growth opportunities, industry services and the value of engaging with GJEPC’s programmes and exhibitions.
The Retailers’ Connect programme forms part of GJEPC’s nationwide outreach campaign to increase retailer participation at IIJS Bharat Premiere 2026 while strengthening the gems and jewellery ecosystem across key markets. The Lucknow edition reinforced the Council’s efforts to connect Uttar Pradesh’s jewellery trade with national and international business opportunities through its flagship trade show.
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Gold prices in India extend recovery on softer U.S. dollar, easing Treasury yields, lower crude oil prices.
Market participants attributed the firming metal prices to a pause in U.S. yield gains following strong demand at the latest 30-year U.S. Treasury auction, which relieved pressure on non-yielding assets.
Gold prices in India extended their recovery on Saturday, with 24-carat gold climbing back above the 151,000 rupee mark per 10 grams, supported by a softer U.S. dollar, easing Treasury yields, and lower crude oil prices.
The domestic benchmark rate for 24K gold rose by 710 rupees, or approximately 0.47%, to 151,420 rupees per 10 grams. For bulk purchases, 100 grams of 24K gold stood at 1,514,200 rupees, up 7,100 rupees from the previous session.
Jewellery-grade 22K gold advanced by 650 rupees to 138,800 rupees per 10 grams, while 18K gold climbed 540 rupees to hit 113,570 rupees per 10 grams. Per sovereign (8 grams), 24K gold traded at 121,136 rupees and 22K gold at 111,040 rupees.
The rebound follows a volatile week for bullion. Over the past four sessions, 24K gold has climbed nearly 1.5%, gaining roughly 2,240 rupees from 149,180 rupees on Oct. 6. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures rebounded above 151,000 rupees after dipping toward the 149,000 rupee level earlier in the week.
In international markets, spot gold traded near $4,174.78 an ounce after recovering from $4,118.63 in the previous session and briefly breaching $4,200. International spot silver surged over 2% to trade around $60.40 an ounce, driving domestic silver rates in India to approximately 235,000 rupees per kilogram.
Market participants attributed the firming metal prices to a pause in U.S. yield gains following strong demand at the latest 30-year U.S. Treasury auction, which relieved pressure on non-yielding assets.
However, analysts warned that near-term gains may remain capped due to expectations surrounding Federal Reserve monetary policy.The key constraint is the Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance, with policymakers signaling that further tightening may be necessary to bring inflation back to target.
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