In India 24-carat gold is used mostly in coins and bars
The proposed bullion bank can help settle gold loan accounts in gold terms, and promote existing gold schemes, along with launching schemes including gold-recurring deposits.
In a conversation with Vishal Chhabria and Hamsini Karthik, Gautam Chhaochharia, executive director & head, India Research, UBS, explains why implementing goods and services tax (GST) may not be as disruptive as many perceive it to be. But, he warns investors shouldn't have high expectations on corporate earnings.
"The government feels the industry needs some government oversight and can't be left unregulated. A panel of bureaucrats will soon submit their recommendations on the subject," said an official.
Number of stocks trading above 50 times and 100 times earnings are at record highs. When this happened in 2015 and 2016, the Sensex fell 22.6 per cent in a little over a year's time after peaking in January 2015, while it fell by 11.3 per cent in two months from its peak in September 2016.
BIS proposes compulsory registration for selling hallmarked jewellery. This will kill business of online sales as BIS registration is given only to physical premises.
'India easily remains one among the more attractive large economies, with high growth and stable/improving macros, as a top investment destination.' 'We are looking pretty good.'
Arundhati Bhattacharya talks about SBI's strategies, its aim to be among the top 30 banks globally, and stressed assets resolution.
Government allows duty-free import of 500,000 tonnes raw sugar till June 12. At present, India levies an import duty of 40% on sugar
Retail jewellers may be exempted as customers are allowed to buy jewellery up to Rs 200,000 in cash
'We need to see how quickly the industry comes out of the impact of the note ban.'
Output, consumption estimates further revised downwards; debt restructuring for mills possible.
The company was looking to raise around Rs 1,800 crore for a stake sale of 10 per cent.
After demonetisation, demand jumped as many people with unaccounted money bought the yellow metal.
Infosys, Wipro may follow suit as investors eye a piece of the large cash kitty as growth slows.
'The big elephant in the room is our misguided view about the rupee.' 'India is scared that if our currency appreciates, who will buy from us. But a breakout is inevitable.'
If there is turmoil in currencies, gold can shoot up sharply, says author of Arora Report.
Rajesh Bhayani highlights all that you need to know about the online currency.
Rajesh Bhayani examines what SEBI's approval of diamond futures trading means for the diamond market players.
The customs duty from gold imports could be approximately Rs 8,000 crore, about less than half of what was collected a year ago.
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