The spotlight is back on the hawala trade in diamonds.
Three-four big gem and jewellery firms are showing financial weaknesses and might find it tough to withstand shocks
Indian exchanges see spurt in volumes due to the entry of newcomers to the trade
While the gold policy covers every aspect, from sourcing gold to trading and investing in it, experts assert that the policy is incomplete if mining of gold in India isn't promoted.
The 14th Finance Commission had recommended that states' share in the divisible tax pool be raised to 42 per cent, from 32 per cent earlier.
BSE proposes two models for making gold trading and investment transparent
Last week, the country's leading exchange, Zebpay, launched trading in Litecoin, which is the eighth-largest cryptocurrency, following rising demand from Indian investors.
Silver has a dual role - 60 per cent of the total silver produced is used for industrial purposes in the electrical & electronics segment and photovoltaic demand mostly for solar panels.
The budgeted indirect tax collection target is Rs 9.26 trillion, and the Centre has collected around Rs 5 trillion in the first 8 months. So it needs another Rs 4.2 trn in the last four months
Lower revenue collection puts upward pressure on government borrowing, ensuring that it deviates from the glided path of debt reduction
The year 2018 is likely to be steady in terms of institutional investment into real estate
'We forecast real GDP growth to moderate to 6.7 per cent in the year ending March 2018.' 'However, as disruption fades, we expect to see a rebound in real GDP growth to 7.5 per cent in the next fiscal year.'
Foreign Trade Policy: More incentives for exports, focus on ease of trading
Data released earlier by CAG shows capital expenditure by the Centre had contracted 9.2 per cent in Q2
According to the NIPFP, there is the possibility that even if the banking system matures over time, some transactions could bypass the system so as not to pay the BTT.
India Bullion and Jewellers Association said, self-certification of coins by refineries contravenes the basic purpose of a certifying agency.
Experts advise investors to buy at lower levels in the next few months and sell at the higher end of their range in the second half, reports Rajesh Bhayani.
Import by 4-star and 5-star export houses effectively barred from importing for domestic consumption.
Those selling ornaments with lower purity might now offer hefty discounts in order to get rid of non-hallmarked stocks
Dhanteras is considered auspicious for investment and buying gold.
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