The Indian gold industry is considered to be one of the largest industries in the world. The industry has witnessed a lot of ebb and flows last year, right from excise duty rates to introduction of PAN card for purchase of gold and the demonetisation drive. All these factors, along with introduction of goods and services tax (GST) and the election of Donald Trump as US president will together frame the outlook for gold in 2017.
Experts say the government can clarify that if women inherit gold up to 500 gm, it can be considered as ‘stree dhan’ (women’s property). And if such inheritance can be supported by documents — bills or will of gift, deed etc — then such gold, when deposited under the GMS, no questions on the source will be asked. There are still a few measures on which the government is working. The first is compulsory hallmarking of jewellery. The government now has the powers to penalise the holders of jewellery that is not hallmarked. However, early this month the government prescribed that only three standards will be followed and 14-, 18- and 22-carat jewellery could be hallmarked.
This year India will implement its own gold standards. This means gold refined by Indian refiners following prescribed standards will be accepted as valid tenderable gold in accordance with Indian standards on commodity exchanges and international markets. At present the global benchmark for refined gold is the gold standard fixed by the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA)
The government’s fight against black money and corruption began with the income declaration scheme. The denomination of R500 and R1000 notes is a sequel to same and we support this relentless fight against corruption. Demonetisation is definitely going to leave its effect in the initial months of the coming year. We may not achieve a good sales figure in comparison to previous years, but the aspiration that people have for the yellow metal, makes jewellery buying an important part of the season. Besides, it is a good time to invest in gold as the rates are low and it is expected to be the same for the next quarter.
All these factors are having an adverse impact across the sector. However, high end jewellery brands are largely a part of an organised market and transactions are done on the basis of an invoice. Earlier, a large portion of the population bought gold jewellery for investment and also as a status symbol.
Gold purchases, of late, has been more need-based. In 2017, consumers’ preference would be more for lightweight jewellery with emphasis on innovative jewellery designs. Customers today prefer buying jewellery that they can actually wear rather than keeping it in the lockers. Everyone is looking to buy jewellery that can be worn, which largely includes earrings, chain and pendants, rings, nose rings, etc.
Gold and silver were trading flat with marginal gains in early trade on the first day of Calendar 2017 due to lack of global cues amid subdued buying by jewellers, investors and industries.
The yellow metal was trading 0.20 per cent, or Rs 56, higher at Rs 27,501 per 10 gm at around 10.30 am (IST), while the white metal was trading 0.26 per cent, or Rs 103, higher at Rs 39,152 per 1 kg on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX).
However, silver declined by Rs 100 to Rs 39,300 per kg owing to reduced offtake by industrial units.
Traders said absence of cues from global markets which are closed, mainly kept gold prices unaltered here.
In the national capital, gold of 99.9 and 99.5 per cent purity ruled flat at Rs 28,300 and Rs 28,150 per 10 grams, respectively. It had lost Rs 200 on the last trading session of 2016 on Saturday.
SMC Investment and Advisors in a research note said, “Gold can move in the Rs 27,300-27,500 per 10 gm range while silver can move in the Rs 38,700-39,400 range in the near term.”
Gold prices eased on Friday as gains from a weak dollar was offset by profit taking at the end of a year in which bullion gained about more than 8 per cent, snapping three years of declines.
Director of RSBL, Prithviraj Kothari is of the view that since Gold prices tumbled to 10-month lows on December 15 after the Fed hiked interest rates, this signaled could be an expected rise in rates more quickly than previously anticipated in 2017.
Gold reclaimed the Rs 31,000-mark at the domestic bullion market after fresh offtake from investors and stockists, driven by the black money crackdown in India and a surge in global cues amid Donald Trump's victory in the US presidential election.
Silver reclaimed the Rs 45,000 mark by surging Rs 1,390 a kg on heavy speculative rally.
Globally, gold prices jumped nearly five per cent on the Donald Trump victory in the US, prompting a dive in stocks and the dollar.
In India, standard gold (99.5 purity) spurted by Rs 815 to end at Rs 31,145 per 10g, a level not seen since September 20.
Pure gold (99.9 purity) also climbed by a similar margin to close at Rs 31,295 per 10 grams as compared to Rs 30,480 earlier. Silver (.999 fineness) finished at Rs 45,370 a kg from Rs 43,980 on Tuesday; the current level was not seen since September 12.
London spot gold vaulted to a six-week high of $1,337.40 an ounce, up nearly five per cent.
That apart, despite the government having scrapped legal tender of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 currency notes, jewellers at the benchmark Zaveri Bazaar here accepted these notes on Wednesday, at a huge premium in the gold price of 10-15 per cent. Deals were also reported at up to 50 per cent premium against high value notes on Wednesday. Noted were also accepted for delivery after two-three days. Many jewellers in the Mumbai suburbs kept their shops open till midnight on Tujesday and sold jewellery with a massive price premium (or discount in cash dealing with Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes).
Many consumers had panicked on Tuesday evening immediately after the announcement and rushed to jewellery shop in the vicinity with their cash. Trade sources believe some small retailers ran out of physical stocks. Many jewellers were quoting a gold price at Rs 34,500–35,000 (for 10g) in early Tuesday trade and making backdated bills. Traders were also heard quoting gold prices up to Rs 45,000 per 10g to panic customers.
“Nothing has changed since yesterday. The acceptance of Rs. 500/1,000 currencies continues, which we would deposit in the bank for their replacement with new ones,” said a jeweller in Zaveri Bazaar, on condition of anonymity.
In the official market, gold initially jumped around Rs 1,000 per 10g in pre-opening trade on Wednesday, following a 3.5 per cent increase in global markets on the Trump victory. Bullion, however, lost half its initial gain in afternoon trade in London, to quote at $1,303 an oz after a high of $1,367 an oz in the morning, following a sharp decline in the dollar against major global currencies. The dollar also recovered part of its initial loss.
At Zaveri Bazaar in the afternoon, the premium for official gold was $12, which on closing had moderated to $3 an oz.
Following reports of what jewellers had been up to, Sreedhar G V, chairman of the All India Gems and Jewellery Trade Federation, issued an advisory: “We urge jewellers to exercise restraint, caution and follow government-approved norms for transactions during the next few months.”
'The government's decision to ban old Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes will see people having more faith in the precious metal than currency notes. Though, the measure is going to be good for the country,” said Prithviraj Kothari, Managing Director, RiddiSiddhi Bullions.
Q. 1. How has gold demand trend made a difference with monsoon rainfalls in India and how has it affected the forecast upon the impact of physical gold and silver?
Ans : Finance Minister Arun Jaitley surprised the market by keeping the import duty intact and imposing an excise duty on gold jewellery sales from March 1, leading to a one-and-a-half-month strike by jewellers resulting into a fall in gold demand in India. However, falling interest rates and a better return from bullion so far in 2016 could lure more consumers. So, price fall would trigger more fresh demand coming in resulting into physical offtake to go up. The year 2016 is expected to end in a high note in terms of physical demand of gold.
Past 6 months, gold import figure for half yearly was almost 7.5 billion dollar, which means approximately 180 tonnes. As compared to last year, there is a 50-60% drop down in the market for reasons such as pan card issue, excise duty issue, 10% custom duty which has hugely affected the demand.
After 2 years of El Nino effect, this year monsoon has fared really well with 5% overall rise as compared to last year. This would surely lead to an increase in Rural demand of Yellow metal.
During sowing season, farmers normally sell gold for purchasing of seeds and fertilizers. With normal monsoon, however, they get better kharif output and expectation of higher rabi output. So, normal monsoon rainfalls always give higher chance for consumer demand of gold to improve. Gold demand has been lackluster so far this year with the government’s strict norms on bringing jewellers under excise duty and also mandatory PAN (permanent account number) requirement for cash jewellery purchase beyond a limit. All these acted as a negative factor for gold purchase. But, with normal monsoon rainfalls giving more disposable income at the hands of farmers, who hold nearly 70 per cent of India’s gold holding, would certainly improve demand going forward.
Q. 2. Options trading on MCX is on cards. How is it beneficial for the industry?
Ans : I have been saying this since 3-4 years during the Pre-budget comments and finally it seems that the Options product would be finally introduced. It will be a boon for a bullion trader and jeweller. By using this instrument they can hedge their future position and in a way provide the necessary risk cover. An investor will also be highly benefitted from this instrument. He/she will get a chance to invest in a larger quantity of metal with a lower investment and reap benefits till the expiry date.
Q. 3. What is your forecast for gold and silver prices for Diwali & New Year and how is it beneficial to Indian consumers?
Ans : Gold and silver prices are likely to remain subdued this calendar year on strengthening dollar against major global currencies and a host of other weak fundamentals acting against it. With some intermittent volatility, gold may touch $1200 by the current calendar year end translating thereby Rs 28500 per 10 grams by December. Following the European Central Bank’s official announcement of a withdrawal of bond purchase programme prior to the end of quantitative easing, the dollar is likely to remain strong against major global currencies. With Brexit fear mounting against the United Kingdom with the country’ possible departure from the European Union by 2019, pound sterling has already hit 31-year low. So, strengthening US dollar would create selling pressure in gold resulting into its price to remain weak by Diwali and the New Year.
Indian jewellery sales have fallen since the start of the year, hit by higher gold prices and delayed purchase decisions by consumers who had hoped for a cut in India’s 10 per cent import duty on gold in the national budget. Gold demand in India has remained lower this year with consumers opting for alternative investment avenues including paper gold. So, physical demand of gold was lower so far this year. As data from the Commerce Ministry reveals, India’s gold import bill fell to a decade low at $7.2 billion in the first half of calendar 2016. Physical demand has been lackluster so far this year as consumers wait for price fall. The level of Rs 28500 per 10 grams, therefore, would provide a good opportunity for buyers to book their share of gold. But, the fall in global markets may not reflect in India fully as rupee would proportionately depreciate along with dollar’s appreciation. But, the price decline ahead of this festive season will definitely change the mood of consumers to help increase buying sentiment.
Q. 4. What would be the possible impact of presidential election in the US on gold?
Ans : Elections always tend to influence financial markets in either a positive or negative way, mainly depending on the general perception as to whether the incumbent in the White House is going to be a change for good, or not as the case may be. There are some interesting historical precedents when it comes to stock market reactions immediately after a presidential election, which in turn, has a definite influence on other financial instruments and markets, such as the price of gold. Every US election staged since 1888 has resulted in average stock market decline of about 0.5% in the first three days of the first new presidential week. The longer term outlook is that stocks have historically fared better over the full four-year term, when a Democratic administration has taken up residence in the White House. The US presidential Election date is November 8th, 2016.
Q. 5. How will interest rate hike by the US Fed impact gold?
Ans : Interest rate hike as expected in December will be negative for gold as investors would seek refuge in alternative investment avenues including real estate, stock market, bond and others for high returns. So, the interest rate hike would trigger a pull back of investment from gold resulting into a sharp fall in gold prices. Since, US labour department has presented a strong manufacturing and job data, speculations are rife for the December rate hike. Markets, however, would also consider other important factors including physical demand, a pull back in monetary easing by the European Central Bank etc. before going for a knee jerk reaction.
Q. 6. What are new product innovations at RSBL?
Ans : RSBL is looking to launch new products this season to lure customers in coins, biscuits with customized products. Currently, RSBL has only two varieties in Platinum i.e. 5gm and 10gm. This Diwali, we have added more denominations in Platinum i.e. 1gm, 2gm, 20gm & 50gm. Furthermore, designer Gold jewellery of 2gm to 10gm have also been added as product extensions and both platinum and gold jewellery facilitate greater investment opportunities and buyback guarantee.
Q. 7. What are your suggestions to the viewers with respect to investing in Gold and Silver, following you?
Ans : I would recommend everyone to invest in Gold & silver with whatever little savings you have as it's the most safest investment that can be inherited and endured too. Government has recently started with new policies such as gold sovereign bonds which is one of the best investment policy. You can loans at 1% in International market at 2.5% interest rate. With the wedding season around the corner, more than 50-60 lakh marriages are taken place throughout a year and a wedding ceremony would by default mean buying gold. Therefore, this would give a rise in the gold imports as well.
New monsoon fund will be allocated and the demand will increase for gold and silver. Whenever the gold prices decline, people should invest more often in Gold, Silver and Platinum as it will give better returns. Last couple of years have not been favourable for Silver and Platinum but as per the current industry standards, Investment in Silver and Platinum are definitely worth earning returns in the years to come.
Profile Note:
Mr. Prithviraj Saremal Kothari is a renowned name in the Gold Silver and Platinum Bullion Industry. He has been instrumental in the development of the bullion market in India.
A commerce graduate from the Mumbai University, Mr. Kothari has been in the family business of gold trading since over 30 years and counting. As one of the promoters, he has almost single handedly steered RiddiSiddhi Bullions Limited (RSBL) to the top 10 unlisted public companies in India in terms of sales turnover as per BS1000.
He has given some crucial advice to the Indian Government in helping them make the bullion markets more organized. He has been the pioneer in introducing 'Instant International price based INR denominated bullion trading in India'.
He is also on the advisory committee of the Multi-Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) and has advised MCX and NCDEX for devising successful gold and silver contracts. In the past, He had served as the President of the Bombay Bullion Association (BBA). As a president, he had played a crucial role in promoting BBA in the international markets.
He has played a vital role in the introduction of gold ETFs in India. Under his vision, RSBL has successfully launched India's first and only electronic over the counter bullion trading system, RSBL SPOT.
He has been felicitated with the prestigious Jain Ratna award twice, once by Honourable President of India, Smt. Pratibhadevi Patil on 13th March, 2012 and second time by Honourable Chief Minister of Maharashtra Mr. Prithviraj Chauhan on 23rd April, 2013 for contributing remarkably towards the well being and upbringing of the Jain fraternity.
Are higher gold prices affecting jewellery sales in India? Prithviraj Kothari, director, RiddiSiddhi Bullions (RSBL), one of India’s largest bullion dealer, says high prices of the yellow metal this year have dent the sale of gold jewellery this festive season with people choosing to delay their purchases.
Apart from selling gold through its online platform, RSBL operates refinery, gold coin mint, online and jewellery manufacturing.
“Jewellery sales in India are falling as people are looking at other options due to high prices of physical gold,” said Prithviraj Kothari. “More people are choosing to buy paper gold for now than traditional method of investing by buying into jewellery.”
Data from the commerce ministry showed that India’s gold import bill fell to a decade low at $7.2 billion in the first half of calendar 2016.
“The level of over Rs 28,500 per 10 grams of gold would provide a good opportunity for buyers,” said Prithviraj Kothari. “But, the fall in global markets may not reflect in India fully as rupee would proportionately depreciate along with the dollar’s appreciation.”
Most jewellers value their stock in gold at current price of the gold bar. For instance, a retail jeweller would exchange a gold bar against the purchase of jewellery from a jewellery manufacturer. All sales proceed from gold jewellery would be converted into gold as well by buying gold bars. Except, money set aside to meet operating costs.
Goddess Laxmi has been very kind on jewellers this Dhanteras as jewellery sales dominated by gold jewellery, diamond and silver have seen an over 50 per cent growth early in the day.
Compared to last Diwali, gold prices are around 16 per cent hgher this time. but in the near past, they were high initially and moderated from there. The estimate of gold imports doubling from past few months' average to around 65 tonnes is also reflecting the rising demand this Diwali.
Even the market, which was at a discount, has turned into marginal premium making import viable. According to NCDEX data, the average premium yesterday was $1 an ounce.
Technology-driven sales and online sales together indicate an over 100% growth this Dhanteras. Although the share of online in overall sales is not big, this year that segment has earned some traction, with a few e-commerce sites offering huge discounts.
"Since the day has just begun for physical buyers, early trends indicate 50 per cent growth in sales on stabilising prices albeit on highs and estimates of further rise in prices. Our online sales have almost doubled so far in the day, indicating that the entire season sales are likely to grow 35-40 per cent," said Mehul Choksi, Managing Director, Gitanjali Gems.
Apart from selling through its own online venture, Jewelsouk.com, Gitanjali also sales jewellery and coins made of precious metals through Snapdeal and Amazon websites to name a few. The company sales physical jewellery through nearly 3,000 points of sale (POS) too.
Gitanjali also sells jewellery made of an alloy of precious metals that it claims is cheaper than individual precious metals. Diamond-studded jewellery is also getting traction this year.
Echoing a similar response, Prithviraj Kothari, Managing Director, said, "Overall sales are robust on Dhanteras, with an estimated rise of 35-40 per cent. "Overall sales during the festive week ending the Bhaubeej, however, are estimated to remain weak compared with last year," he added.
The trend in jewellery sales on the Diwali week assumes significance as this sets the sentiment for the entire wedding season.
According to Tanya Rstogi, director IBJA and a director, Lala Jugarram jewelers, from UP, "according to lunar calendar, demand resumed yesterday and within jewellery and coins we see larger preference for jewellery than coins as past two quarters were weak for gold demand while this time in past few weeks prices have moderated. As a result suppressed demand has started coming in with good show in rural areas due to higher farm income."
The Diwali week contributes nearly 15-20 per cent of India's overall gold demand of over 900 tonnes.
Anchor: How significant is goods and services tax (GST) for bullion industry?
Mr. Kothari: Implementation of GST should be expedited for all round growth of our economy including supply chain, sourcing and distribution decisions, inventory cost, cash flows, pricing policy, accounting system and transactions management. The government should levy on bullion flat GST which would replace most indirect taxes like small local taxes, LBT, octroi etc currently in place. Not only that, there will be an ease in documentation too.
Anchor: Government of India has focused reducing import of gold. Has time come to focus on gold mining in India?
Mr. Kothari: India is rich in mineral resources. But, because of poor research and development (R&D), gold mining has been at bay. Despite huge resources, total production from domestic mines constitutes between 1-3 tonnes out of India’s estimated consumption of 1000 tonnes. On the other hand, China boosted its gold refining business after allow single-window clearance along with fiscal and infrastructure incentives which has put the industry on fast track. China reported total gold production at 451.8 tonnes in 2014, up by 5-52 per cent from the previous year, and become the largest gold producer in the world eighth year consecutively. India needs to focus on R&D in an effective way to reduce dependence on import and therefore, foreign direct investment (FDI) in R&D should be expedited. Moreover there are lot of issues with mining like the local MLA issue, local population of a particular area concerns etc. Due to these issues, mining has lot of limitations.
Anchor: With such issues, mining will remain just a dream for India.
Mr. Kothari: See, today somebody invests and starts mining and then people come forward with a stay on it. So who will invest money in India? The government should provide single window, frame only one policy that clearing, environment, all will be issued by the central government. State government will have no say. The emerging revenue issues should be decided state versus centre.
Anchor: Despite repeated request, the government has not yet reduced import duty on gold. Do you expect the same in the upcoming budget?
Mr. Kothari: Bullion dealers and jewellery manufacturers have sent several representations to the government for reduction in import duty from the existing 10% to 2% to provide a fillip to the domestic jewellery sector. Domestic jewellery buyers stayed away from fresh purchase since long amid expectations of cut in import duty.
Anchor: You have said earlier something that commodity exchanges are the best tools for hedging the price risk? Is the current system of trade sufficient or the government should do something else?
Mr. Kothari: See, in the last conference we held, our Shaktikant Dasji had said that there should be a bullion bank. Indian Bullion Jewellers Association, I and others together worked out on the concept and have tied-up with BSE to establish an Exchange and Bullion Bank, subject to RBI clarification. So, if these things happen, the disparity the people have in the market today will reduce very much. According to me, if the bullion bank is there, the prevalent difference of parity and disparity (will be reduced to great extent). Sometimes, the premium becomes 13 Dollars, 20 Dollars, 30 Dollars and sometimes even minus 30 Dollars. So, during the minus period we cannot re-export them. So, in my opinion, the government should open a bullion bank here wherein if you deposit gold, you will also get benefit over that and (if) you want to re-export that, you can re-export through the Re-export Bank. Thus, to great extent, there would be support to the economy and in a way, the economy will boom.
Anchor: Take intercepts from your last interview, you had stated that Gold Bond and Monetization scheme are very good initiatives from the government. But the stats portray a different picture. What the government should adopt to make it more successful?
Mr. Kothari: See, the initiatives by the government are very good. Until today, no government has taken such initiatives. One problem that is hindering its success is the gold deposit scheme. Today gold is lying in every household. If you ask them its sources it is very difficult for them to provide as it could be lying for ten years, twenty years, thirty years, forty years, since their grandparents time. Thus the government should do something like, you may say, a concession should be given up to 500 grams of deposit. Second emerging issue is that there of the jewellery. When the jewellery is melted there is a loss in the elements. Some steps would have to be taken to take into account the loss issue. With respect to the sovereign bond scheme, liquidity in the market is tight. Otherwise, the scheme is very good wherein 2.75% interest is also available. But with it, currently the market conditions aren’t favoring it. For example, the prevailing price was 27,000 and price of that sovereign bond was 26,000, even in that some 2700 plus crores rupees came. Thus, with this it is clearly visible that there is very much liquidity crisis in the market.
Anchor: To sum it up, any additional points to expect from the government with respect to BUDGET 2016?
Mr. Kothari: I hope that the ban on gold trading levied by the government on SEZ (Special Economic Zone) should be lifted. It would boost the exports in a major way. I hope that bullion bank and bullion exchange only for gold wherein the government itself would borrow from and lend into.
Anchor: Thank you so much Sir for your time. If you could throw some light on the Trade range; for Gold price during the Budget week and thereafter?
Mr. Kothari: With the geopolitical tensions and the economies faltering, I do see a good support for the Gold prices for a while. USD 1070 should act as a strong support while USD 1300 should act as a strong resistance. In rupee terms INR 25,500 to INR 33000 should be a trade range to look for in Gold prices.
Thank you!
Profile Note:
Mr. Prithviraj Saremal Kothari is a renowned name in the Gold Silver and Platinum Bullion Industry. He has been instrumental in the development of the bullion market in India.
A commerce graduate from the Mumbai University, Mr. Kothari has been in the family business of gold trading since over 30 years and counting. As one of the promoters, he has almost single handedly steered RiddiSiddhi Bullions Limited (RSBL) to the top 10 unlisted public companies in India in terms of sales turnover as per BS1000.
He has given some crucial advice to the Indian Government in helping them make the bullion markets more organized. He has been the pioneer in introducing ''Instant International price based INR denominated bullion trading in India'.
He is also on the advisory committee of the Multi-Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) and has advised MCX and NCDEX for devising successful gold and silver contracts. In the past, He had served as the President of the Bombay Bullion Association (BBA). As a president, he had played a crucial role in promoting BBA in the international markets.
He has played a vital role in the introduction of gold ETFs in India. Under his vision, RSBL has successfully launched India's first and only electronic over the counter bullion trading system, RSBL SPOT.
He has been felicitated with the prestigious Jain Ratna award twice, once by Honorable President of India, Smt. Pratibhadevi Patil on 13th March, 2012 and second time by Honorable Chief Minister of Maharashtra Mr. Prithviraj Chauhan on 23rd April, 2013 for contributing remarkably towards the well being and upbringing of the Jain fraternity.
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