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Gold, silver prices on MCX trading cautiously on FOMC minutes report
Gold and silver prices on India’s MCX (Multi Commodity Exchange) are trading cautiously
They are following the ups and downs in global prices.This is because the latest FOMC minutes (from the US Federal Reserve’s January meeting) showed a more cautious (“hawkish”) view on future interest rate policies. Some officials want to pause rate cuts or even raise rates if inflation stays high. This reduced expectations for big rate cuts soon.
In early trading today, MCX gold went back above Rs 1.56 lakh per 10 grams. MCX silver is trading between Rs 2.44 lakh and Rs 2.46 lakh per 1 kg. Both metals are a little higher overall.
On the global side, spot gold dropped and is struggling around $4,960 per ounce.The FOMC notes showed Fed officials were divided. Some want to hold off on more rate cuts for now, but they might restart easing later if inflation gets better. Others even talked about possible rate hikes. They wanted the post-meeting statement to show both possibilities for future rates. Because of this, traders now expect fewer rate cuts.
Attention is now on important US data coming this week, like GDP and PCE (inflation measures).Short-term demand for gold and silver has also slowed because of China’s Lunar New Year holiday. Trading activity is low, and many investors are away. At the same time, geopolitical risks with Iran have come up again, with reports saying any US military action could last weeks after talks did not fully succeed.
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Shringar House of Mangalsutra Signs MoU With IAGES To Enhance Trust In Gold Jewellery Trade
Mumbai, April 4, 2026: Shringar House of Mangalsutra Limited, one of India’s leading manufacturers of mangalsutra, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standards (IAGES), reinforcing its commitment to advancing transparency, ethical practices, and standardisation across India’s gold jewellery industry.

India’s gold jewellery market is the cornerstone of the country’s culture and economy and continues to evolve with increasing focus on quality, trust, and standardisation. Frameworks such as IAGES, in alignment with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) hallmarking system, are playing a pivotal role in strengthening consumer confidence and enabling the industry’s next phase of growth. With a large base of family-run businesses across the country, such initiatives will help in expanding access to certification and best practices across tier-2 and tier-3 markets.
Under this partnership, Shringar will actively promote the IAGES accreditation framework and Code of Conduct across its nationwide network of 2,000+ retailers and wholesalers. This will drive the adoption of responsible and standardised practices at the grassroots level. The collaboration will also roll out joint initiatives, including online webinars on compliance and industry best practices, accreditation drives across Shringar’s partner network, and awareness campaigns, both online and offline, to encourage broader adoption of the IAGES Code of Conduct.
Commenting on the collaboration, Mr. Chetan Thadeshwar, Chairman & Managing Director, Shringar House of Mangalsutra Limited, said:

“We have always believed that trust and transparency are essential in building a resilient jewellery industry. Our partnership with IAGES is a significant step in that direction, as we work towards strengthening ethical practices and standardisation across the ecosystem. By supporting IAGES’s accreditation mission, we look forward to driving meaningful change and setting higher benchmarks for the industry.”
Mr. Kaushlendra Sinha, CEO, IAGES, added:
“Shringar House of Mangalsutra’s is a respectable name in the Gold Industry, and their extensive reach across India’s jewellery retail landscape makes them a strong partner in advancing IAGES’s mission of driving transparency and ethical practices in the gold industry. This MoU will help accelerate accreditation awareness and adoption across their vast network, enabling us to collectively raise industry benchmarks and strengthen consumer confidence. We are thankful to Shringar leadership for proactively coming forward to promote the cause of transparency and good practices in the Indian Gold Industry.”

Shringar’s extensive reach across India’s jewellery retail landscape positions it as a key enabler in amplifying IAGES’s accreditation mission. The company will work with IAGES to support accreditation outreach, while IAGES solely handles accreditation.
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