The UPA government had selected 13 companies in 2013 to import gold and sell in the domestic markets. These companies sold the gold at premium prices.
Commerce Ministry today said a one-time facility would be provided to exporters to claim replenishment of gold for exports made under the 80:20 scheme.
In a bid to further cut down on imported gold, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said the government will introduce India-made gold coins. These will be branded with Ashok Chakras, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said today.
In early Mumbai trading, Shree Ganesh Jewellery and Gitanjali Gems were up 20 percent, locked in upper circuit filter, while Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri, Tara Jewels and PC Jeweller surged 7.9 percent to 13.9 percent.
The scrapping of export rule is very positive for the industry and would now reduce the arbitrage opportunity for smugglers, says R S Subramaniam, CFO, Titan.
Discussing the earnings, Sanjeev Bhatia, President - Finance, PC Jeweller, said that variation in exports is normal for the company.
The meeting is being held on the backdrop of a spike in gold imports due to festive season.
Seeking to restrict gold imports, the Reserve Bank today said nominated banks and agencies will not be allowed to import the precious metal in excess of their entitlements in first or second lot under the 80:20 scheme.
Realty developers are hopeful of clearing a large portion of their inventory pile-up during this festive season by luring in buyers with freebies and discounts, even as they sit tight on declared prices, said industry experts.