Gold: No Letting Up
Macroscopic review of bullions market.
Macroscopic review of bullions market.
The budget reduced customs duty on gold bars from 15% to 6%, gold dore from 14.35% to 5.35%, Silver bars from 15% to 6%, and silver dore from 14.35% to 6%.
In the metals market, Gold has surged to a new all-time peak, Copper futures experienced substantial gain, and HRC Steel prices have declined 22.69% since the beginning of 2024.
The GJEPC has urged govt to cut import duty on gold, silver, and platinum bars to 4%; reduction in import duty on cut and polished diamonds to 2.5%.
Growth was seen in segments like polished lab diamonds, gold jewellery, plain gold jewellery, coloured gemstones and silver.
The yellow metal had an impressive run in 2022 as it emerged as a safe haven due to rising inflation, geopolitical crisis, and recession fears. The trend is likely to continue in 2023.
Absolute returns generated by the asset class have been far better than equities and debt. Superior returns for precious metals are largely due to a weak rupee.
The Vedanta Group company has declared its second dividend of ₹15.50 a share, or 775%, for FY23, amounting to ₹6,549.24 crore.
The Hindustan Zinc stock rallies 1.43% to ₹283 while touching an intraday high of ₹286.75
Regulations on the import of non-ferrous metals need to be revisited to empower the domestic market, says Hindustan Zinc CEO Arun Misra.