The India Gold Conference (IGC) 2025 at Pullman & Novotel Aerocity concluded as a pivotal forum for the gold bullion industry, marked by both high-level policy discussions and high-stakes regulatory debates. The event kicked off with presentations on practical issues like “Avoiding Disputes in Bullion Imports” and an inaugural session headlined by Smt. Nidhi Khare, IAS, Secretary of Consumer Affairs, alongside global leaders from the LBMA, MCX, and IBJA. The first evening also featured a Digital Vision Address by Jignesh Shah on gold’s future relevance against cryptocurrencies, culminating in the IGC Excellence Awards.

The core of the conference, however, centered on five structured debates over critical policy areas. These heated sessions tackled the necessity of harmonizing customs duties, whether accredited refiners should be exempted from bullion hallmarking, the feasibility of achieving a “One India, One price for Gold” across the market, the push for channeling all imports through a single gateway like IIBX, and the urgent need to regulate retail spot gold investment products. Supplemented by World Gold Council insights on consumer trends and presentations on logistics and digital transformation, the conference underscored the industry’s commitment to achieving greater transparency, global competitiveness, and a clear regulatory framework for India’s massive gold market.

This year’s edition witnessed the participation of over 683 delegates, including 59 eminent speakers, supported by 47 sponsors and partners, 8 supporting bodies and 23 exhibitors, making it one of the most impactful gatherings of the bullion and precious metals industry.

The next edition of the India Gold Conference will be held in Goa from 20-23 August 2026 at the Taj Cidade de Goa Horizon.