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The 2nd SEZ Gem and Jewellery Conclave
Conclave provided valuable insights in technology, branding, exports, SEZ policy
The Second SEZ Gem and Jewellery Conclave held at Bharatratnam Mega CFC in SEEPZ, Mumbai, brought together influential stakeholders from across the gem and jewellery sector to deliberate on industry growth, innovation, and policy advancements.The conclave provided valuable insights into the latest industry trends in technology, branding, exports.
The conclave was inaugurated by Dr P Anbalagan, IAS, Principal Secretary, Industries Department, Government of Maharashtra. Present at the inauguration were Kirit Bhansali, Chairman, GJEPC, Saunak Parikh, Vice Chairman, GJEPC, Suvankar Sen, MD, Senco Gold & Diamonds, Sabyasachi Ray, ED, GJEPC, Colin Shah, Head of the Working Group, Bharat Ratnam Mega CFC and Adil Kotwal, Director – SEEPZ GJ Manufacturers Association.

Dr. P Anbalagan in his inaugural address said “The Union and state governments aim to grow India’s economy from USD 3 trillion to USD 30 trillion, requiring double-digit growth across sectors, with Maharashtra as a key driver. As the state with the highest FDI, Maharashtra targets a USD 1 trillion economy in 4-5 years, needing 13-14% annual growth. We are looking at the GJ sector as generator of employment and employment.The employment intensive GJ sector will be cornerstone of Maharashtra becoming a $1 trillion economy.The GJ sector in Maharashtra is contributing 47 per cent of India’s GJ exports.”
Track 1 – Technology included: Platinum Group Metal Recycling , Dr Debashish Bhattacharya, Technical Director of Covalence, India, Casting, Stamping and Tubing in Platinum, Dr. Peter Hofmann, Chairman of INDUTHERM, Germany and Rakesh Jangid, Technical Director, Lagor India, 3D Printing of Precious Metal for Commercial Use-Dr Andrea Friso, R&D Head, Legor Italy ,Technology in Diamond Testing, Jayant Kulkarni , Partner ,SGL, Challenges in Identification of Lab Grown Diamonds by Deepa Srinivasa, Chief Gemmologist – Research & Development – GSI, India
Track 2 – Branding included: Redefining Businesses by Sachin Jain, Educator, LÉCOLE School of Jewellery Arts , Dubai, Revitalizing Diamond Desire by Amit Pratihari, Managing Director, De Beers.
Track 3 – Investments included: Booster to G&J Manufacturing by Sabyasachi Ray, Executive Director, GJEPC ,Draft Report of Common SoP for SEZs by Nishant, Partner, ELP.
With key decision-makers in attendance, the conclave promises to be an influential platform for shaping the future of the sector.
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Gold and Silver At Make-Or-Break Levels: Three Forces Driving The Slide AUGMONT BULLION REPORT
Gold Is Testing Its Lowest Levels Of 2026, Hovering Near The Critical Support Zone Of $4,000–$4,060
- Price Movement – Gold and silver are extending their losing streak despite a temporary US-Iran peace deal, pressured by three concurrent forces. First, a broad risk-off wave triggered by a sharp selloff in AI stocks is spilling over into precious metals. Second, increasingly hawkish signals from the Federal Reserve have pushed the probability of a December 2026 rate hike to 86%, lifting the Dollar Index above the 101 mark and weighing on gold. Third, the unwinding of yen carry trades — as USDJPY slides to a 40-year low on rising Japanese interest rates — is generating ripple-effect selling across safe-haven assets.
- Geopolitical Developments– US President Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that Iran had agreed to indefinite nuclear inspections. Tehran promptly disputed this, casting fresh doubt on the deal’s durability and keeping geopolitical uncertainty elevated.
- Macro-Economic Signals – Rate hike expectations are building rapidly. The probability of a July hike has jumped to 36% from just 8.5% a week ago, while September odds have surged from 29.1% to above 70%, per CME FedWatch. Markets now await Thursday’s US PCE data — the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge — for further policy direction.
Technical Triggers
- Gold is testing its lowest levels of 2026, hovering near the critical support zone of $4,000–$4,060 (~₹1,43,000–₹1,44,500). This zone carries a 90% probability of holding and triggering a rebound, given deeply oversold conditions. A breakdown — though unlikely — would open a decline toward $3,600 (~₹1,30,000), a level that would represent a short-lived dip and a strong long opportunity.
- Silver mirrors this setup, consolidating around $60–$61 (~₹2,20,000–₹2,24,000). The same 90% support probability applies. A breach could extend losses toward $54-55 (~₹2,00,000), but any such move is expected to be brief and a buying opportunity.
Support and Resistance
| International Gold Support Level International Gold Resistance Level Domestic Gold Support Level Domestic Gold Resistance Level | : $4000/oz : $4350/oz : Rs 143,000/10 gm : Rs 154,000/10 gm |
| International Silver Support Level International Silver Resistance Level Domestic Silver Support Level Domestic Silver Resistance Level | :$60/oz : $71/oz : Rs 254,000/kg : Rs 220,000/kg |
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