India Seeks to Reevaluate India-UAE Trade Pact Amid Concerns Over Precious Metal Imports
The Indian government is pushing for revisions to the India-UAE Free Trade Agreement, following recommendations from the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) to withdraw duty concessions on precious metals and jewellery
IBJA Proposes Jewellery Export Facilitation Centre at GIFT IFSC
The Indian Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA) has proposed the establishment of a jewellery export facilitation centre at GIFT IFSC in Gandhinagar
Chairman of IFSCA: Gold Refining Presents Significant Opportunity in India
IFSCA Chairman urges establishment of gold refining facilities in India, emphasizing its significance as a leading global buyer of the precious metal
World Gold Council India CEO to step down
The World Gold Council has announced that Somasundaram PR, Regional CEO, India, will step down from his current position next year when his successor has been appointed.
Malabar Gold and Diamonds becomes the first jewellery group in India to obtain TRQ license
TRQ will help the group in importing gold through the IIBX under India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement(CEPA) at reduced duty rates with convenience and transparency.
India is set to import 140 metric tons of gold from the UAE
India has taken a strategic step to promote business in its gems and jewellery industry by prioritizing the import of 140 metric tons of gold from the UAE at a reduced rate for 2023-24.
Budget 2023: What Jewellers Want?
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the budget on the Parliament on February 1, 2023. With the approaching central elections, popular consensus on this year’s budget is that it would be growth-oriented, with a focus on infrastructure, inflation, manufacturing and rural economy
PM Narendra Modi Launches India’s First International Bullion Exchange - IIBX at GIFT City
The PM also laid the foundation stone of the headquarters of the International Financial Services Centres Authority in GIFT City
GJC, BSE to promote e-gold receipt, IIBX
The pact will explore potential business and facilitate growth by sharing knowledge and expertise to promote the launch of the India International Bullion Exchange at GIFT city, IFSC
Bullion exchange to solidify India’s image as gold trading hub: GJEPC
The GJEPC has been propagating the benefits of setting up a Bullion Exchange that can focus on price discovery
Industry Revels in New Budget Announcements-Union Budget 2021
Customs duty on gold and silver decreased to 7.5 per cent from 12.5 per cent with an addition of 2.5 per cent AIDC (Agri Infra & Development Cess) – in effect reduced to 10 per cent -- applauded unanimously by the whole G & J industry
Reduction In Customs Duty On Gold And Silver Brings Huge Relief to G & J Industry
Customs duty on gold and silver decreased to 7.5% from 12.5% with an addition of 2.5% AIDC (Agri Infra & Development Cess) – in effect reduced to 10% -- applauded unanimously by the whole G & J industry
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