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GJNRF Receives Prestigious Award for Outstanding Contribution to Social Consciousness
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The Gem & Jewellery National Relief Foundation (GJNRF) was honored with the “Award for Outstanding Contribution to Social Consciousness” at the World CSR Day event held at Taj Lands End, Bandra. Presented by the World CSR Congress and Awards, this accolade celebrates GJNRF’s impactful work in corporate social responsibility, sustainability, and community development. The foundation has been recognized for its tireless efforts in improving social welfare, promoting environmental sustainability, and driving positive change within the gem and jewelry industry.
GJNRF’s initiatives, ranging from education and healthcare to disaster relief, have made a lasting impact on marginalized communities and environmental preservation. This prestigious award reflects the foundation’s commitment to fostering social consciousness and creating a better future through corporate responsibility, collaborating with industry leaders, non-profits, and government bodies to create lasting, transformative change.
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WGC India Gold Market Update: Import Tightening
Part Of A Broader Push To Conserve Foreign Exchange Reserves Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty and Mounting Pressure On The INR
Highlights
- Gold import duty was raised sharply by 9%– from 6% to 15%, the steepest increase on record – alongside broader regulatory tightening
- Domestic gold prices have not yet fully reflected the duty hike amid weak demand and ample supply; local markets are currently in deep discount from the landed price
- Past trends indicate that higher duty increases unofficial inflows, although official imports remain relatively resilient
- Gold demand is expected to moderate in 2026, with jewellery and bar and coin demand projected to decline by 50–60t (~10% y/y) on account of the import duty hike.
Policy actions on gold imports
Since early April, the government has adopted a series of measures aimed at moderating gold imports. These have been part of a broader push to conserve foreign exchange reserves amid geopolitical uncertainty and mounting pressure on the INR, which has depreciated by more than 7% y-t-d. These measures include price-based actions, administrative and regulatory tightening, and consumer-directed messaging. While noteworthy, they are not unprecedented; gold is among the top five imports for India, accounting for 8% of the country’s merchandise imports in 2025, and similar measures have been utilised in the past.
On the price front, the gold import duty was raised sharply from 6% to 15%, making it the single largest increase on record and fully reversing the duty cut of July 2024. Rules were also tightened for gold imports linked to exports (under the advance authorisation scheme), and the Prime Minister has directly appealed to consumers, urging them to avoid buying gold for a year.
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