Think tank GTRI on Tuesday expressed serious concerns over spurt in import of precious metals from the UAE under a free trade agreement and demanded an investigation as it is impacting domestic jewellery industry and leading to potential annual revenue loss. The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said that by addressing these issues, authorities can ensure the integrity of import practices, safeguard domestic industries, and prevent significant revenue losses. Seeking an urgent review of the agreement, it said the India-UAE comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) allows unlimited imports of gold, silver, platinum, and diamonds from the UAE into India with zero tariffs in the coming years. This will lead to significant "annual revenue losses, move import business from banks to a few private traders, and replace top suppliers with Dubai-based firms," it said in its report. "The zero-tariff policy under CEPA is projected to cause an annual revenue loss of Rs 63,375 cr
The metal was changing hands at $2381 at the time of the MCX closing, which is down 0.20 per cent from Wednesday's closing level
The price of 22-carat gold also dipped Rs 10, with the yellow metal selling at Rs 67,540
The price of 22-carat gold also dipped Rs 10, with the yellow metal selling at Rs 68,040
The price of ten grams of 24-carat gold in Mumbai is in line with prices in Kolkata and Hyderabad, at Rs 74,120
The price of ten grams of 24-carat gold in Mumbai is in line with prices in Kolkata and Hyderabad, at Rs 73,160
During economic uncertainties, investors often turn to precious metals like silver to safeguard their wealth
China's official gold reserves, Wood said, have increased by 314 tonnes, or 16.1 per cent, from 1,948 tonnes at the end of October 2022 to 2,262 tonnes at the end of March 2024
The price of ten grams of 24-carat gold in Mumbai is in line with prices in Kolkata and Hyderabad, at Rs 71,630
The price of ten grams of 24-carat gold in Mumbai is in line with prices in Kolkata and Hyderabad, at Rs 71,280
The MCX Gold futures have gained 4 per cent and Silver 6.5 per cent so far in March on hopes of interest rate cuts in the US. Chart suggests that positive bias shall prevail in the near-term.
The price of 22-carat gold also slipped Rs 10 with the yellow metal selling at Rs 58,740
Silver prices on Monday fell Rs 569 to Rs 71,543 per kilogram as participants reduced their bets. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, silver contracts for March delivery declined Rs 569 or 0.79 per cent to Rs 71,543 per kg in a business turnover of 21,616 lots. Globally, silver was trading 1.28 per cent lower at USD 23.18 per ounce in New York.
The price of 22-carat gold also fell Rs 10 with the yellow metal selling at Rs 56,890
The price of 22-carat gold also fell Rs 10 with the yellow metal selling at Rs 56,990
The price of 22-carat gold also fell Rs 10 with the yellow metal selling at Rs 57,590
The price of 22-carat gold declined by Rs 10 with the yellow metal selling at Rs 57,990
The price of 22-carat gold declined by Rs 150 with the yellow metal selling at Rs 57,950
The price of 22-carat gold also witnessed a fall of Rs 50, with the yellow metal selling at Rs 57,750.
The price of 22-carat gold remained stable, with the yellow metal selling at Rs 57,800