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Gold rate slips on MCX as US Fed minutes hint at potential hikes in near future
MCX gold June futures traded 0.18% lower at ₹1,59,719 per 10 grams around 9:10 am.

India to launch first weather trading contract to help businesses hedge monsoon shocks
NCDEX to launch RAINMUMBAI, India's first exchange traded weather derivatives contract, on June 1, 2026, letting businesses hedge Mumbai monsoon rainfall risk under SEBI oversight.
NCDEX launches India’s first weather derivatives contract based on Mumbai rainfall
NCDEX has announced India’s first SEBI-approved exchange-traded weather derivatives contract, “RAINMUMBAI”, aimed at helping market participants hedge risks arising from monsoon rainfall fluctuations. The contract, based on IMD rainfall data and developed with IIT Bombay, seeks to create a regulated framework for managing climate-linked financial risks across sectors.
NSE EGR: Is your digital investment backed by physical gold? 5 major questions answered
The National Stock Exchange of India has introduced Electronic Gold Receipts, offering investors a new way to own gold digitally. Each EGR is backed by physical gold stored in regulated vaults. Investors can trade these receipts electronically through brokers. While offering transparency and efficiency, challenges like liquidity and investor behavior remain.

Mirae Asset believes higher import duty could widen India-global bullion price gap
India gold and silver import duty hike may distort bullion prices, widen gap with global rates, and tighten silver ETF supply, Mirae Asset warns.

Jewellers expect rise in old gold exchange as prices and import duties stay high
Indian consumers adapt to high gold prices by exchanging and recycling old jewellery, favoring lighter, lab grown and demi fine pieces, especially among younger buyers
NSE EGR trading goes live. How can gold investors buy, sell and invest?
The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has launched live trading in its Electronic Gold Receipts (EGR) segment, enabling investors to trade gold digitally via demat accounts. Backed by physical gold stored in regulated vaults, EGRs allow flexible denominations and exchange-based trading. The initiative aims to deepen India’s bullion market and improve transparency in gold pricing.

EGR trading goes live on NSE: How can investors buy and sell Electronic Gold Receipts
National Stock Exchange of India launches live trading in Electronic Gold Receipts, boosting digital gold trading, transparency and investor access.

AB Capital board to meet on May 20 to consider fund raise proposal via issue of shares, QIP, preferential issue
The company, in an exchange filing, said its board of directors is scheduled to meet on May 20 to consider the proposal of rasing funds via issuing equity shares or other securities of the firm through qualified institutional placement (QIP), preferential allotment or any other methods or combination.
Import tariff values for gold, silver raised
India's customs board has increased import tariff values for gold and silver. This move aims to manage import costs due to global commodity price changes. Edible oils like palm and soybean oil also see minor adjustments. These new valuations will be effective from May 16, 2026. Policymakers are also looking to control pressure on foreign exchange reserves.
NSE EGRs to commence trading from May 18. Here’s what gold investors should know
The NSE will launch trading in Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs) from May 18, aiming to transform gold investing in India. The exchange said EGRs will make gold trading more transparent, secure and accessible through improved technology and liquidity. NSE believes the move could integrate gold into mainstream capital markets, boost financial inclusion and reduce dependence on fragmented pricing in the physical gold market.
Precious metals trade lower; silver futures slide 4%, gold down 1.5%
Prices declined across Comex, MCX and exchange traded funds (ETFs), with silver prices falling nearly 4 per cent and gold prices declining around 1.5 per cent