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Friday, 14th May 2004 (4908 views)

Government changes in India are affecting the gold industry according to reports.<BR/><BR/>At present the bullion market is rather volatile, since variation in currency has occurred as a result of political uncertainty.<BR/><BR/>A local bullion dealer told Sify: "My only suggestion to the new Government is that they should allow re-export of gold."<BR/><BR/>He claimed rupee variation would continue to influence bullion prices, with gold down to R75 per 10 gram on Thursday.<BR/><BR/>"A coalition Government will certainly be industry-friendly, particularly for gems and jewellery sector. The Government should continue economic reforms further," Sanjay Kothari, Chairman of the Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council added.<img src="http://directnews.dehavilland.co.uk/dn.gif?feedid=196&itemid=2623395"/>

 

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