As per the CBI statement, fugitive Monika Kapoor, Prop Of Monika Overseas, in conspiracy with her brothers, namely Rajan Khanna and Rajiv Khanna, forged export documents viz. shipping bills, invoices and bank certificates of export and realization during the year 1998 and obtained 6 reple
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has announced new import restrictions on certain precious metal alloys containing gold, as well as colloidal metals and chemical compounds.
The record-breaking surge in gold prices has dimmed the appeal of the retail jewellery demand. The drop in gold imports in January also indicates the pullback in demand.
The government's decision last July to reduce import duties on gold has significantly had a positive impact on the industry, and any increase in tariffs in the upcoming Budget may have adverse effects, said World Gold Council.
Resilient services exports and remittance inflows are likely to cushion the overall impact, keeping the CAD for FY25 within a manageable range of 1.2 per cent-1.5 per cent of GDP.
India's export of gems and jewellery declined to USD 11.10 billion in April-August 2024, compared to USD 12.43 billion during the same period in 2023. This dip comes even as the domestic demand for jewellery remains strong, driven by rising gold imports and changing consumer buying patterns.
The reduction in import duty has ignited a resurgence in gold demand across India. Reports from the recently concluded India International Jewellery Show indicate a substantial increase in order bookings from retailers, particularly in preparation for the upcoming festive and wedding season.
The dragged geopolitical crisis in the Middle East has spurred a rush into safe-haven assets such as gold. Historically, gold, as an asset, is considered a haven as it typically manages to retain or appreciate its underlying value in times of turbulence.
Exhibiting remarkable performance, the gold rose by 12 per cent year-to-date and outpacing most major asset classes, the World Gold Council said in its Gold Mid-Year Outlook 2024.
India's jewelry retail sector has surged to USD 80 billion (Rs 6400 billion) in the financial year 24 from USD 50 billion in 2018, according to a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services.