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  The Bullion Market witnesses all time high price in Gold   Recently, the gold & jewellery market witnessed all time high price in Gold. In the row, Rajesh Rokde, Chairman - All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) said, “The all-time high price for gold was nearly $2,000 per ounce in 2011. However, if we adjust for inflation, the highest price of gold was actually $2,845.81 per ounce, which is the current price as of February 5, 2025.   To give you a better idea, here are some key milestones in gold prices, 1: 2025: $2,845.81 per ounce (as of February 5, 2025), 2: 2011: nearly $2,000 per ounce & 3: 1980: $850 per ounce (not adjusted for inflation).   Keep in mind that gold prices can fluctuate rapidly due to various market and economic factors. If you're interested in investing in gold or tracking its price, I recommend checking reliable sources like Macro trends for the latest updates."   Avinash Gupta, Vice Chairman – GJC sa...

Key industry players & Budget 2025-26   Key industry players have shared their view on the recently pronounced Union Budget 2025-26. Let’s peep-up into the expressions! Vaishali Banerjee, Managing Director, India at Platinum Guild International: "We sincerely thank the Honourable Finance Minister for presenting a robust budget.  The reduction in the customs duty from 25% to 6.4% on platinum findings and the reduction in the tariff rate from 25% to 20% on finished jewellery— is a significant step.  We are confident that these measures will stimulate renewed demand and drive growth for platinum in the coming years.” Sachin Jain, Regional CEO, India, World Gold Council: "The fiscal budget announced by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is advantageous for the gold industry as it increases disposable income, encourages spending, and promotes economic growth across various income levels.   The omission of TCS above certain limits reduces compliance burdens and ...

Gold price support over Rs 61K per 10 grammes   Right now our auspicious festive Gudi Padva, is just at latch and gold price trend is on rock! At the occasion Somasundaram PR, Regional CEO, India at World Gold Council (WGC) said, “This year Gudi Padwa is being celebrated even as gold prices are headed for historic highs in the domestic market.    As economic growth influences demand significantly and this gets reflected in gold purchases on such auspicious days, demand is poised for good growth in 2023. Price pressures could keep rural demand subdued. Urban buying and digital gold accumulations which permit flexible low-ticket sizes could be emerging stories during this festive season.”  In general WGC is not focussing much on gold price trend and gold price outlook. In the perspective Colin Shah, MD, Kama Jewelry expressed as an expert on gold prices hitting Rs 60,000/10gm level.  He said, “Gold prices have risen almost 7-8% in the past month.    ...