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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 Leadership Meets Maharashtra CM Shri Devendra Fadnavis To Discuss Key Industry Priorities
Discussions Centred On Fast-Tracking The Maharashtra State Gem & Jewellery Policy 2025, India Jewellery Park Mumbai Progress and Infrastructure Support To Strengthen The State’s Industry Ecosystem
Shri Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC and Shri Anoop Mehta, Convenor – Diamond Panel, GJEPC & President, Bharat Diamond Bourse, met Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri Devendra Fadnavis in Mumbai on 18 May to discuss key priorities concerning the growth and development of the gem and jewellery sector in the state.
The talks focused on initiatives aimed at strengthening Maharashtra’s position as a leading hub for the gem and jewellery industry and enhancing ease of doing business.
A key issue discussed was the implementation of the Maharashtra State Gem & Jewellery Policy 2025, India’s first dedicated policy for the gem and jewellery sector, aimed at attracting investments worth ₹1 lakh crore and creating over 5 lakh jobs. GJEPC urged early notification and operationalisation of the policy, while the Chief Minister assured expedited implementation.
The Council leadership also reviewed progress on India Jewellery Park Mumbai (IJPM), covering infrastructure, site readiness and financial matters, including interest waiver requests, with positive outcomes expected for timely project advancement.
GJEPC further sought a single-window permission system for exhibitions and trade events held in Mumbai, citing IIJS, the world’s second-largest gem and jewellery exhibition.
The Council leadership also requested Metro connectivity extension to the Bharat Diamond Bourse to support 30,000-40,000 daily commuters, which received prompt approval.
Shri Fadnavis extended strong support and commitments towards industry growth, reinforcing government-industry collaboration to boost investment, manufacturing, exports and employment.
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