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Gold discounts in India widened this week to their highest point in nearly eight months
Gold discounts in India widened this week to their highest point in nearly eight months, as a surge in prices to a record high dampened demand, while customers in other key hubs also remained on the sidelines. Indian dealers this week offered a discount of up to $39 an ounce over official domestic prices, including 6 per cent import and 3 per cent sales levies, up from a discount of $10 to $21 last week.
Indian dealers this week offered a discount of up to $39 an ounce over official domestic prices, including 6% import and 3% sales levies, up from a discount of $10 to $21 last week.
“Jewellers are not keen on building high-cost inventory at the end of the financial year, as they are busy closing accounts,” said a Mumbai-based dealer with a bullion-importing bank. India’s financial year runs from April until March 31.
India’s gold imports are set to tumble 85% in February from year-ago levels, reaching their lowest levels in 20 years, as demand is dampened by record-high bullion prices.
In China, the world’s largest consumer, gold traded at a discount of $1 to an $18 premium over spot prices. Meanwhile, dealers in Hong Kong charged premiums ranging from par to $2 per ounce.In Japan, bullion was sold between a discount of $3 and a premium of $0.5, a trader said. In Singapore, gold traded between a $0.50 discount and a $3 premium
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GJEPC Completes 9th Export Training Programme In Delhi
The Three-Day Programme Equipped Aspiring Exporters With Practical Knowledge On Export Procedures, Compliance, Government Schemes and Global Market Opportunities, While Highlighting GJEPC’s Export Promotion Initiatives.
Programme brought together 12 participants, including entrepreneurs, aspiring exporters and industry professionals.
GJEPC has concluded the ninth batch of its three-day training programme, How to Begin Gem & Jewellery Exports, aimed at equipping aspiring exporters with the knowledge and practical skills needed to enter international markets.
Organised by the GJEPC Regional Office, Delhi, the programme brought together 12 participants, including entrepreneurs, aspiring exporters and industry professionals. The training covered key aspects of the export business, including export procedures, documentation, the Foreign Trade Policy, export compliance, government schemes, market development and opportunities in overseas markets. Participants also gained practical insights into navigating international trade and expanding their global reach.
The sessions were led by Ranjan Upreti, Foreign Trade Consultant, alongside Council Secretariat officials Mithlesh Pandey, Ashish Sakhardande, Ashutosh Srivastava and Sanjay Madaan, who shared their expertise on various aspects of the export ecosystem.
Participants were also introduced to GJEPC’s export promotion initiatives and support services, including market facilitation, capacity-building programmes, trade promotion activities and international networking opportunities designed to help businesses expand overseas.
The programme concluded with a valedictory session, where Antarpal Singh Sawhney, Regional Chairman – North, GJEPC, presented certificates to the participants. Addressing the attendees, he stressed the importance of compliance, due diligence, ethical business practices and effective risk management in building sustainable export businesses.
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