EU-India FTA: Boost to competitiveness, level playing field vis-à-vis non-FTA nations
The EU-India FTA offers a significant boost to India’s gems and jewellery industry through reduced tariffs, easier market access, and improved competitiveness in Europe. The pact is expected to accelerate exports, attract investment, strengthen manufacturing, and reinforce India’s position as a trusted global sourcing hub for premium jewellery, says Suneeta Kaul.
Union Budget 2026–27 makes strong push for MSMEs, signals stability and cautious optimism
Union Budget 2026-27 makes a strong push for MSMEs, with a Rs 10,000-crore SME Growth Fund; besides, it enables faster payments via mandatory TReDS for CPSE purchases. Overall, the Budget emphasizes fiscal prudence, infrastructure creation, and ease of doing business. For a sector navigating global uncertainty, shifting consumer preferences, and rising compliance standards, it is stability that the enabler.
Silver Hits Historic $100 as Gold Nears $5,000 an Ounce
Silver surged above $100 per ounce for the first time ever, while gold reached record highs near $5,000, driven by strong safe-haven demand and tight physical supplies amid global economic uncertainties.
Silver Set to Outshine Gold as Analysts Predict Stronger Gains
Silver is poised to outperform gold in the coming months, with analysts citing a widening gold-to-silver ratio and strengthening industrial demand as key drivers. Investment experts are increasingly recommending silver for higher returns, particularly as India's silver ETF market gains traction
Gold and Silver Prices Plunge Amid Mounting Economic Concerns
Gold and silver prices experienced a sharp decline on Monday, driven by growing economic concerns and a global market sell-off. The precious metals, which had recently reached new highs, are now grappling with volatility as investors react to weakening economic data and recession fears
Silver Prices Expected to Reach Rs 1.5 Lakh per kg in 18 Months: A Comprehensive Market Analysis
The silver market is currently abuzz with predictions of a significant price surge in the coming months. Analysts and experts are forecasting that silver prices could potentially skyrocket to Rs 1.5 lakh per kg within the next 18 months
Silver Price Achieves Strong Gains
Silver prices have rallied significantly, surpassing the $31.00 mark and stabilizing above it, signaling the end of the recent bearish correction
Gold Industry Calls for Hallmarking of 9-Carat Jewellery Amid Soaring Prices
As gold and silver prices surge to unprecedented levels, the gold trade has urged the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) to introduce hallmarking and Hallmarking Unique Identification (HUID) numbers for 9-carat gold jewellery
Kamakhya Gold Outlook 2024: Expert Insights and Projections Shape Industry Perspectives
The second edition of the Kamakhya Gold Outlook event, held in Mumbai on May 17, 2024, brought together leading voices in the gold market to forecast and analyze future trends. Against the backdrop of soaring gold prices in India, industry luminaries convened to provide guidance on navigating the dynamic landscape and preparing for potential challenges and opportunities
Gold and silver prices experience decline on MCX
The precious metals market observed a notable downturn as both gold and silver prices experienced a dip on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX)
Iran-Israel War News Sparks Gold Price Surge
On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the price of gold soared by over Rs.1,000 per 10 grams, reaching a fresh high of Rs.73,461 per 10 grams
Silver ETFs Surpassing Gold in Investor Interest
Recently, the spotlight in the investment world has turned to precious metals, particularly gold and silver, as investors react to renewed expectations of U.S. interest rate cuts anticipated in June
The causes and effects of the hike in gold prices
Gold prices are soaring, and instead of causing demand to slow down, the opposite is happening, as it does often, when it comes to gold sales in India, discovers R Sugandha
The demand for silver jewellery may drop by 10% globally
Economic and geopolitical factors, including persistent tight US monetary policy and the Russian-Ukraine war, could pose challenges for the entire precious metals complex, including silver
Gold Prices Soar as they reach a New Record High
The yellow metal rose to trade at Rs.58,826 on the Multi Commodity Exchange.

