The 23rd edition of the India Gold Conference (IGC) 2026, organised by Eventell Global Advisory Pvt Ltd, concluded in Goa after bringing together leading stakeholders from India’s bullion, jewellery and precious metals industry. Held from August 20 to 23, 2026, the conference focused on the future of India’s gold market under the theme “India Gold Vision: Recycle, Reform & Re-Innovate.”
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The four-day conference was held at Taj Cidade De Goa Horizon, Goa, and brought together around 750 senior stakeholders from across the global bullion and precious metals ecosystem. The event was organised by Eventell Global Advisory Pvt Ltd, with support from industry organisations including IBJA, GJC, RJC, AGRM and SBMA, along with several industry sponsors.
Key Guests at India Gold Conference 2026
The conference featured participation from several prominent industry leaders, including:
- Mr. Neville Patel – Senior Vice President, HDFC Bank
- Mr. Samit Guha – Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, MMTC PAMP
- Mr. Prithviraj Kothari – National President, Indian Bullion & Jewellers Association (IBJA)
- Mr. Sunil Kashyap – Director, Finmet Pte Ltd
- Mr. Avinash Gupta – Vice President, GJC
- Mr. Lamon Rutten – Managing Director & CEO, IGM (India Gold Metaverse)
- Mr. Manish Goel – Head, Bullion Desk, ICICI Bank
The participation of these senior representatives brought together expertise from the bullion, refining, jewellery, banking, technology and international precious metals sectors.
Major Topics Discussed at India Gold Conference 2026
Gold Recycling
Gold recycling remained one of the major themes of the conference. Industry stakeholders discussed ways to bring more idle household gold into the formal economy and strengthen India’s organised gold recycling ecosystem.
Gold Dore Import Reforms
The conference also addressed India’s gold Dore import framework, with discussions around possible reforms to improve efficiency, transparency and competitiveness within the domestic refining industry.
Gold Monetisation Scheme
The Gold Monetisation Scheme (GMS) was another key area of discussion. Industry participants examined ways to increase participation in the scheme and unlock greater value from India’s existing gold holdings.
Global Bullion Trade
Delegates also discussed global bullion trade, India’s relationship with international bullion centres and the impact of changing global market conditions on India’s precious metals industry.
Technology and Innovation
Technology emerged as an important part of the industry’s future. Discussions covered advanced assaying, hallmarking and automated refining technologies, with a focus on improving quality, transparency and operational efficiency across the gold value chain.
Who Participated in India Gold Conference 2026?
The conference brought together stakeholders from across the precious metals ecosystem, including:
- Bullion banks and financial institutions
- Gold and precious metals refiners
- Jewellery manufacturers and retailers
- Bullion dealers
- Mining and exploration companies
- Secure logistics and vault operators
- Commodity exchanges
- Institutional investors
- Assaying and hallmarking professionals
- Technology and fintech companies
- Trade associations
- Regulators and policymakers
About India Gold Conference (IGC)
The India Gold Conference (IGC) is organised by Eventell Global Advisory Pvt Ltd, with the India Bullion & Jewellers Association (IBJA) serving as its key industry partner. The conference is designed as an industry-led platform that brings together stakeholders from across the precious metals ecosystem.
IGC is relevant to participants involved in the gold, silver, platinum and palladium supply chains, including mining companies, refiners, mints, banks, vaulting and storage providers, exchanges, bullion dealers and traders, jewellery manufacturers and exporters, assaying and hallmarking organisations, insurers, brokers, regulators and industry researchers.
The conference provides a neutral forum for industry stakeholders to come together, exchange ideas and discuss the challenges, opportunities and future direction of the bullion and precious metals sector.
A key objective of IGC is also to showcase emerging refining and minting technologies, fintech solutions and technology-driven opportunities that can improve efficiency, transparency and innovation across the industry.
As an independent industry platform, IGC also aims to recognise and honour outstanding contributions and achievements within the precious metals sector through a transparent and merit-based selection process.
FAQs
1. What was India Gold Conference 2026 and when was it held?
India Gold Conference 2026 was a major industry gathering focused on the future of India’s bullion, jewellery and precious metals ecosystem. The four-day conference was held from August 20 to 23, 2026, at Taj Cidade De Goa Horizon, Goa, under the theme “India Gold Vision: Recycle, Reform & Re-Innovate.”
2. Who organised and supported India Gold Conference 2026?
The conference was organised by Eventell Global Advisory Pvt Ltd, with support from leading industry organisations including IBJA, GJC, RJC, AGRM and SBMA. The event brought together around 750 senior stakeholders representing different segments of India’s and the global precious metals industry.
3. What were the major topics discussed at India Gold Conference 2026?
Key discussions focused on gold recycling, reforms in gold Dore imports, the Gold Monetisation Scheme, global bullion trade, technology and innovation. Industry participants also discussed ways to improve transparency, refining efficiency, assaying, hallmarking and the overall development of India’s formal gold market.
4. Which industry leaders participated in the India Gold Conference 2026?
The conference featured senior representatives including Neville Patel of HDFC Bank, Samit Guha of MMTC PAMP, Prithviraj Kothari of IBJA, Sunil Kashyap of Finmet Pte Ltd, Avinash Gupta of GJC, Lamon Rutten of IGM and Manish Goel of ICICI Bank. Their participation brought perspectives from banking, refining, bullion, jewellery and technology.
5. Why is India Gold Conference 2026 important for the Indian gold market?
The conference was significant because India is one of the world’s major gold-consuming markets. Discussions around recycling, import reforms, refining, investment, technology and jewellery demand could influence the future development of the domestic gold ecosystem. The event also highlighted the industry’s broader goal of making India’s gold market more organised, transparent and innovative.
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