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Gold prices touch Rs 1 lakh/10 gm mark: AUGMONT BULLION REPORT
Gold prices reached a record high of $3397 (~Rs 96747) on exchanges and nearly Rs 1 lakh in the spot market after adding 3% GST. Concerns over global economic growth as a result of the escalating Sino-U.S. trade war are driving the rise, with a weaker dollar adding to the momentum.
Fundamentally, markets are pricing in increased geopolitical risks, fueled by U.S. trade tensions and stagflation concerns, while persistent central bank demand adds to price pressures. On April 2, US President Donald Trump imposed “reciprocal tariffs” on dozens of countries, and while his administration has suspended duties for some, it has escalated its trade war with China.
China cautioned countries on Monday not to strike a bigger economic deal with the United States at its expense, a move Trump is allegedly looking for from countries seeking tariff reductions or exemptions. Meanwhile, Trump launched a slew of attacks on Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Thursday, as his administration considers firing him.
On the geopolitical front, Russia and Ukraine accused one other of hundreds of strikes that breached President Vladimir Putin’s one-day Easter ceasefire, with the Kremlin claiming there was no instruction to extend the pause in frontline fighting.
The next potential milestone for gold could be around $3500 (~Rs 100,000) if this rally continues further, but positioning may appear crowded in the short run, and technical indications suggest near-term overbought circumstances. However, one must exercise extreme caution because prices have skyrocketed in a relatively short period. If prices fall below $3300 (~Rs 94300), profit-booking can lower prices to around $3100 (~Rs 90000). Silver prices have been trading in the range of $32 (~ Rs 94000) and $33 (~ Rs 97000) and to to continue same range in the coming week
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Muthoot Exim Plans 200 Gold Point Centres By End Of FY27-28 Amid Rising Focus On Gold Recycling
The Company, Currently Operates 109+ Centres and Has Recycled Nearly 5 Tonnes Of Gold Since Its Inception.
Muthoot Exim Pvt Ltd., the precious metals division of the 139-year-old Muthoot Pappachan Group (Muthoot Blue), and among India’s first organised gold recycling players, plans to expand its Muthoot Gold Point network to 200 centres by end of FY27-28.
The expansion aligns with the growing momentum around organised gold recycling amid increasing focus on reducing gold imports, strengthening domestic gold circulation and supporting India’s long term economic growth story.
Keyur Shah, CEO, Muthoot Exim, said:
“Through Muthoot Gold Point, we at Muthoot Exim, recognised the opportunity in organised gold recycling very early and have actively focused on building a transparent and trusted ecosystem for customers across India. As the Honourable Prime Minister emphasised upon reducing gold imports and strengthening domestic gold circulation, we firmly believe organised gold recycling can support India’s growth story while advancing sustainable and ESG aligned practices.”
He further added, “Today, Muthoot Exim operates 109 Muthoot Gold Point centres across the country. Till now, Muthoot Gold Point has recycled nearly 5 tonnes of old gold from more than 55,000 customers, with around 40 percent of customers returning for repeat transactions. The company now plans to expand the network to 200 centres to increase its annual gold recycling volumes.”
Muthoot Gold Point offers scientific gold testing and transparent valuation processes aimed at formalising the largely unorganised gold recycling market in India.
Through these centres, the company sources old and unused gold directly from consumers, which is then refined and reintroduced into the domestic market as 24K pure gold that can be supplied to jewellery & coin manufacturers. This process helps reduce the need for new mining activities while supporting the domestic gold supply chain and promoting responsible gold consumption.
Muthoot Gold Point Centres are known for their commitment to transparency, enabling customers to observe the entire valuation process while receiving fair and accurate value for their gold. Instant cash payments are provided for gold valued up to Rs 10,000, while higher amounts are processed through IMPS, NEFT or RTGS, ensuring a smooth, secure and hassle-free transaction experience.
The consumer behaviour is also gradually shifting, with gold increasingly being viewed as an active financial asset rather than idle wealth stored in lockers. Bringing even a small portion of household gold back into circulation can help reduce import dependence, strengthen domestic gold availability and contribute towards the vision of a self-reliant and Viksit Bharat through a more sustainable and organised gold recycling ecosystem.
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