From import duty cuts to licensing reform: What gem & jewellery sector expects from Budget 2024
The GJEPC has urged govt to cut import duty on gold, silver, and platinum bars to 4%; reduction in import duty on cut and polished diamonds to 2.5%.
The GJEPC has urged govt to cut import duty on gold, silver, and platinum bars to 4%; reduction in import duty on cut and polished diamonds to 2.5%.
Growth was seen in segments like polished lab diamonds, gold jewellery, plain gold jewellery, coloured gemstones and silver.
The yellow metal had an impressive run in 2022 as it emerged as a safe haven due to rising inflation, geopolitical crisis, and recession fears. The trend is likely to continue in 2023.
Absolute returns generated by the asset class have been far better than equities and debt. Superior returns for precious metals are largely due to a weak rupee.
The Vedanta Group company has declared its second dividend of ₹15.50 a share, or 775%, for FY23, amounting to ₹6,549.24 crore.
The Hindustan Zinc stock rallies 1.43% to ₹283 while touching an intraday high of ₹286.75
Regulations on the import of non-ferrous metals need to be revisited to empower the domestic market, says Hindustan Zinc CEO Arun Misra.
Naveen Mathur of Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers calls silver as a trader's asset due to the volatility and dynamism it offers.
Investing in precious metals can hedge your portfolio as world markets go on a roller-coaster ride due to Covid-19.
Silver is a highly cyclical product and is more volatile than gold. Experts say it can't be used as a hedge against economic uncertainties.