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India’s gold import duty hike to 15% may remain for a year, says Senco MD Suvankar Sen
India's higher import duty on gold and silver could impact jewelry demand for a year, Senco MD Suvankar Sen said. Senco Gold predicts volumes may drop 10-15 percent and consumers may opt for lighter jewelry. This move aims to conserve foreign exchange reserves and protect economic stability amid global uncertainty.
Amid PM Modi's 'no gold buy' appeal, a scheme that planned mobilisation of idle gold at homes gets spotlight
The gems and jewellery sector is urging the government to strengthen the Gold Monetisation Scheme. Industry bodies believe domestic gold mobilisation and recycling offer a better solution to foreign exchange issues. They suggest this approach over deferring gold purchases, which could impact millions of livelihoods.
PM Modi's appeal to postpone gold buying could hurt jewellery industry, says GJC
The gems and jewellery sector anticipates challenges following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to delay gold purchases. Industry leaders suggest unlocking existing household gold through a Gold Monetisation Scheme. This approach could reduce imports and strengthen the economy. The appeal aims to conserve foreign exchange amid West Asia's crisis. The government is urged to reconsider the decision.
Gold, silver seen range-bound for second week amid US-Iran talks: Analysts
Gold and silver may remain range-bound for a second consecutive week as investors assess developments in US-Iran peace negotiations and global macroeconomic data, analysts said. Traders will track inflation data from China, Germany, and the United States, along with GDP numbers from the Eurozone and the UK, later this week, they added. "Gold prices momentum looks consolidative, while silver movement looks positive in the coming week as traders will focus again on the progress on peace talks between the US and Iran to end the war and markets are likely to react accordingly," Pranav Mer, Vice President, EBG - Commodity & Currency Research, JM Financial Services Ltd, said. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures gained Rs 1,178, or nearly 1 per cent over the past week, to settle at Rs 1.52 lakh per 10 grams. Silver climbed Rs 10,985, 4.4 per cent, to close at Rs 2.61 lakh per kg. "Gold traded with a positive undertone last week, posting gains of nearly 1 per cent on MCX ..
Titan Company unfazed about gold supply in short term as exchange programmes aid sourcing
Titan Company remains unconcerned about immediate gold supply disruptions stemming from the West Asia conflict. The jeweller's successful gold exchange program and robust contingency sourcing plans are effectively mitigating risks. This strategy ensures continued operations for Titan, Tanishq, and CaratLane.
India's forex kitty drops by $7.79 billion to $690.693 billion: RBI
India's forex reserves dropped by USD 7.794 billion to USD 690.693 billion during the week ended May 1, the RBI said on Friday. In the previous reporting week ended April 24, the overall reserves had declined by USD 4.82 billion to USD 698.487 billion. The kitty had expanded to an all-time high of USD 728.494 billion during the week ended February 27 this year before the beginning of the Middle East conflict, which led to several weeks of a drop as the rupee came under pressure and the RBI had to intervene in the forex market through dollar sales. For the week ended May 1, foreign currency assets, a major component of the reserves, decreased by USD 2.797 billion to USD 551.825 billion, the central bank's data showed. Expressed in dollar terms, the foreign currency assets include effects of appreciation or depreciation of non-US units, such as the euro, pound, and yen, held in the foreign exchange reserves. Value of gold reserves decreased by USD 5.021 billion to USD 115.216 billio
Vedanta demerger: How mutual funds are rebalancing after the five-way split
As Vedanta splits into five separate listed entities, the immediate focus has shifted from business fundamentals to the technical mechanics of fund rebalancing
Retail direct equity bets fall, MF holdings rise to new high
Individual investors reduced direct equity ownership for the third consecutive quarter, while mutual fund holdings reached a record high, driven by surging retail inflows. Foreign ownership hit a 14-year low amid a risk-off sentiment, contrasting with domestic institutional holdings climbing to an all-time peak.
Gold, silver may be range bound as war, macro data set tone: Analysts
Precious metal prices are expected to witness mixed movement next week as investors track developments in the US-Iran conflict, string of global economic data releases, and domestic political cues, analysts said. Traders will closely monitor PMI readings from major economies early in the week, followed by US labour market indicators and non-farm payroll data later in the week for fresh cues on monetary policy and bullion demand, they added. "In the week ahead, precious metal prices momentum is expected to remain mixed with focus on developments on the US-Iran tussle and follow-up on peace talks," Pranav Mer, Vice President, EBG - Commodity & Currency Research, JM Financial Services Ltd, said. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures declined Rs 1,347, or nearly 1 per cent, to close at Rs 1.51 lakh per 10 grams. Silver, however, outperformed and gained Rs 879 to settle at Rs 2.50 lakh per kilogram during the past week. "Gold traded largely range-bound last week, ending ..
Vodafone Idea, Ola Electric, Adani Power— These are among the most traded stocks on NSE today, April 6
Vodafone Idea, Ola Electric Mobility, Adani Power, Reliance Power, YES Bank, Jaiprakash Power Ventures, Tata Gold Exchange Traded Fund, Tata Silver Exchange Traded Fund, Suzlon Energy, and PC Jeweller were among the most traded stocks on the NSE.
Right policies can help bring idle household gold into the market
Indians hold significant idle gold. Unlocking this gold could ease economic pressure by reducing reliance on imports. A two-year-old brand, Indriya Aditya Birla Jewellery, sees increased gold exchange contributing to sales. The company focuses on design and quality, catering to women of all ages. Indriya also plans to expand its natural diamond business, seeing growth potential in the Indian market.
MFs pull back: Stakes cut in 11 smallcap stocks in Q3 after two quarters of buying
Mutual funds have sold shares in 67 BSE small-cap companies. This move follows two quarters of buying. Many of these stocks have seen their prices drop significantly this fiscal year. Some have gained substantially. However, the focus is on the major losers. This shift in mutual fund strategy warrants investor attention.