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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 & DHL Host E-Commerce & Export Logistics Seminar In Delhi
Industry Seminar Focuses On E-Commerce Growth, Logistics Solutions and Global Shipping Opportunities For The Gem and Jewellery Sector
Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) Delhi Regional Office, in association with DHL, organised an industry seminar titled “Delhi to the World” on 14th May 2026 at the GJEPC Delhi Office, bringing together 35 members to discuss e-commerce, logistics and international shipping solutions for the gem and jewellery sector.
Welcoming the participants, Ashutosh Srivastava, Regional Director – North, greeted the DHL delegation comprising Ashim Sen, Satya Rath, Tej Desai, Vishal Sehgal, Rishi Pant, Aditya Karid and Aditya Khandelwal. He also welcomed Nitin Khandelwal, Deputy Director – Jaipur & Head of E-commerce, GJEPC, who highlighted the increasing importance of e-commerce and modern logistics infrastructure for the gem and jewellery industry during his keynote address.
The DHL team delivered a detailed presentation on logistics, courier and international shipping solutions tailored for the gem and jewellery trade. The session covered secure shipment handling, customs clearance procedures, shipment tracking facilities, and DHL’s global logistics network.
An interactive Q&A session followed, during which participants discussed shipment procedures, export documentation, insurance requirements, and logistics-related challenges faced by exporters. In his concluding remarks, Antarpal Singh Sawhney, Regional Chairman – North, GJEPC, informed members that DHL would offer special rates to GJEPC members.
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