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Gold imports up 40.79 pc to USD 2.68 bn in Jan
The country’s gold imports in January rose by 40.79 per cent to USD 2.68 billion on account of increasing domestic demands, according to commerce ministry data.Gold imports stood at USD 1.9 billion in January 2024.Cumulatively, imports during April-January this fiscal year rose 32 per cent to USD 50 billion against USD 37.85 billion in the same period last fiscal year.
The increase in imports also indicates strong investor confidence in the precious metal as a safe asset. The other reasons include asset diversification towards gold due to global uncertainties, increasing demand from banks, and cut in customs duties.Prices of the yellow metal have increased 11 per cent so far this year to ₹88,200 per 10 gram in the national capital.
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GJEPC, Latur Jewellers’ Association Host Seminar On Membership, IIJS BHARAT and MSME Schemes
The Seminar Attracted Over 300 Retail Jewellery Store Owners From Murud and Nearby Regions
GJEPC, in collaboration with Saraf Suvarnakar Vyapari Sangh, Latur, organised a seminar in Murud on 24 May focusing on GJEPC membership, IIJS Bharat participation and MSME benefits.
Mithilesh Pandey, Senior Director, GJEPC, outlined the benefits of GJEPC membership, export opportunities through courier, post, hand-carry, e-commerce and online platforms, along with key government schemes and Maharashtra’s new trade policy. He also highlighted initiatives such as Buyer-Seller Meets, the Capacity Building Scheme and MSME support measures.
Naheed Sunke, Assistant Director, GJEPC, briefed participants on IIJS Bharat, its business opportunities and special discounted schemes available through the association.
The seminar attracted over 300 retail jewellery store owners from Murud and nearby regions including Chakur, Ausa, Nilanga, Ahmedpur, Udgir and Shirur Anantpal. A Parichay Card registration camp for artisans was also held during the programme.
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