http://www.freepressjournal.in/analysis/rn-bhaskar-government-can-easily-clean-up-gold-market-in-india/1106479
Just three steps and the govt can clean up the gold market
— By RN Bhaskar | Jul 20, 2017 07:04 am
The gold market in India is in a mess. Smuggling continues big time. Seizure of smuggled-in-gold barely accounts for 3%...
Kiritbhai Bhansali on Diamonds and India
Kirit Bhansali, founder of Smital Gems, is a committee member of the Bharat Diamond Bourse and the GJEPC. In a brief chat, he outlines the potential of the Indian diamond industry, and where exactly...
https://www.freepressjournal.in/business/the-world-loves-gold-india-confused-amid-uncertain-economic-situation
India is confused about dealing with gold
RN Bhaskar -- January 16, 2020
In the aftermath of the US armed forces assassinating General Soleimani of Iran, prices of gold spiked. The more the world becomes an uncertain place, the more people...
https://www.freepressjournal.in/business/coronavirus-in-india-close-precious-metal-commodity-markets-urge-experts
Coronavirus lockdown requires precious metal commodity markets to be closed immediately
RN Bhaskar – 10 April, 2020
Experts in the commodity markets in India have appealed to the government to suspend all commodity trades in precious metals.
This is because hitherto, physical...
http://www.freepressjournal.in/analysis/how-much-gold-can-be-mined-in-india-r-n-bhaskar/1291467
Can India ever allow genuine gold exploration and mining in India?
RN Bhaskar -- | Jun 07, 2018
Officially India mined just 1.61 tonnes of gold in India during 2017-18. That was essentially from primary sources.
But ask geologists, and they will tell...
https://www.freepressjournal.in/interviews/gold-has-become-more-alluring-than-ever-before
PR Somasundaram-WGC-Gold requires one regulatory body
Tales around gold have always fascinated people. And as the price moves higher, or promises to climb, the fascination with gold grows stronger. Free Press Journal’s Jescilia Karayamparambil and RN Bhaskar spoke to World...
https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/commodities/gold-needs-some-very-urgently-needed-policy-changes-4820471.html
Policy changes for gold urgently required
RN Bhaskar -- January 15, 2020
Successive governments in India have waffled on gold policies for long (http://www.asiaconverge.com/2019/11/urgent-needfor-gold-reforms/). As a result, the entire gold trade was allowed to either go underground, or go to seed.
The...
http://www.freepressjournal.in/gms-needs-polishing-for-brighter-glow/
Gold Monetization Scheme needs polishing for brighter glow
— By RN Bhaskar | Nov 19, 2015 12:00 am
It is heartening to see the government pushing the GMS (Gold Monetisation Scheme). After decades, the government has finally become quite serious about mobilising...
http://www.dnaindia.com/analysis/column-policy-watch-the-key-to-turkey-s-success-2055430
The key to Turkey’s success
Monday, 26 January 2015 - 6:30am IST | Place: Mumbai | Agency: dna
R N Bhaskar
The country has cleaned up and revitalised its gold trade. Can India follow suit?
Turkey is the fourth-largest consumer of gold...
Making Surat Diamnd Bouse India’s diamond hub -- Mahesh Gadhavi
The Surat Diamond Bourse, estimated to start operations this year, would be India's second diamond trading hub. Spread across 35 acres, it aims to provide state-of-the-art infrastructure to organizations engaged...
