Geopolitical climate and equity markets as supportive for gold's role as a risk hedge.
Cascading effect of rising raw materials will result in inflation, high rates, slow capex
Regulated electronic platforms such as e-spot markets or spot exchanges may be deemed as authorised markets.
Despite various challenges, the past year was a good one, says Bruce Cleaver, chief executive officer of the De Beers Group, the global corporation that has been the leading one in all aspects of the diamond trade for over a century.
Sugar prices in October were Rs 36-37 a kg, from where they fell by Rs 8-9 per kg.
Gold prices this year are higher than last year, and the goods and services tax is an additional burden for consumers
'As an investor, I either have to exit my investments in the next three months or use dark pools or cash to transact. For a normal investor, it will be almost impossible to transact in bitcoin and other digital currencies.'
Uncertainties like the bankruptcies bill, rising non-performing accounts at banks and political uncertainty are expected to drive gold demand higher in India.
A common mistake people make is to believe there is nothing they can do about it
The government must set up a Bank Investment Company to shrink its role in PSBs, if we are serious about tackling the two persistent issues - lax corporate governance practices and discretionary decision-making, says Shyamal Majumdar.
Cryptocurrency exchanges face issues with their current bank accounts.
Totally 13 global brands were surveyed by NGO on whether they ensured human right protection while sourcing when gold and diamonds
Measure to be implemented in metros first, followed by state capitals, district HQs and rest of country
There has been some improvement in prices of oilseed and gram after the central government increased their import duties
The scheme, touted as a panacea to burgeoning CAD, was a huge flop that fostered a spike in smuggling and allowed several Gitanjali-like players to make a killing
A large number of public sector bank employees, as a matter of routine, do not "take" promotions so that they are not transferred out of their hometowns. The eastern region is famous for this, but it is a common practice everywhere, says Shyamal Majumdar.
While the government has not made the report public, sources said the panel had recommended a sharp cut in all taxes on the gold business, including import duty and goods and services tax which amounts to over 13%.
Two entities under the Union ministry of commerce report differing figures for import of cut and polished diamonds for the first eight months of the financial year.
'We don't trade with any business where we have specific concerns,' a De Beers spokesperson said.
The spotlight is back on the hawala trade in diamonds.
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