India Gold Conference 2025 Opens in New Delhi, Puts Bullion Industry in Global Spotlight

The India Gold Conference (IGC) 2025 opened with great enthusiasm at Novotel & Pullman Aerocity, bringing together leading stalwarts of the bullion and precious metals industry. Over the next three days, experts, policymakers, and global thought leaders will engage in in-depth discussions on the future of bullion trade, refining, hallmarking, and investment.

From rising gold prices and tariff debates to consistent ETF inflows and emerging refining technologies, IGC 2025 is set to shape the future of the bullion sector by uniting international expertise with India’s growing industry influence.

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Bullion in the Spotlight in 2025

The bullion industry has taken centre stage in global economic and trade conversations this year, driven by soaring gold prices, tariff revisions, and sustained demand for gold-backed ETFs. Against this dynamic backdrop, IGC 2025 emerges as India’s largest and most influential bullion gathering, providing a platform to deliberate on the opportunities and challenges facing the sector.

Scheduled from 11–14 September 2025, the conference is organised by Eventell Global Advisory Pvt Ltd in association with the India Bullion & Jewellers Association (IBJA), ensuring an industry-led and neutral approach to discussions.

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Esteemed Guests and Partners

The conference features a distinguished line-up of leaders from government, global trade bodies, and the bullion industry in Inaugural session.

Chief Guest:

• Smt. Nidhi Khare, IAS, Secretary – Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, GOI

Notable Dignitaries in Inaugural SessionnP:

• Mr Pradeep Ramakrishnan, Executive Director, International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA)
• Mr Jignesh Shah, Mentor & Coach, India Gold Metaverse; Founder – MCX, DGCX, IEX, SMX, MSE, ODIN
• Ms Ruth Crowell, CEO, LBMA
• Shri Sunil J. Singhi, Chairperson, National Traders’ Welfare Board, GOI
• Mr Prithviraj Kothari, National President, India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA)
• Ms Praveena Rai, MD & CEO, MCX
• Mr Gagan Bhai, Executive Director, MMTC-PAMP India Pvt. Ltd
• Mr Srivatsava Ganapathy, Director, Eventell Global Advisory Pvt Ltd

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Day 1 Highlights – Thursday, September 11, 2025

The opening day featured a Seminar on Gold Assaying, Hallmarking and Refining Technologies, with technical sessions including XRF Spectroscopy. These discussions laid the groundwork for deeper regulatory and technological insights, setting the tone for the days ahead.

Day 2: Friday, September 12, 2025

12:00 noon onwards
➡️ IGC Registration

1:00 pm to 2:30 pm
➡️ Networking Lunch (Sponsored by SOHAM – JJ Gold Refinery)

2:30 pm to 4:00 pm
➡️ Exhibition & Networking

4:00 pm to 4:30 pm
➡️ Presentation: Avoiding Disputes in Bullion Imports

• Mr Kishore Kunal, Supreme Court Advocate

4:30 pm to 4:45 pm
➡️ Presentation

• Mr Michael Stafford, Chief Financial Officer, Rafmoh Gold

5:00 pm to 6:15 pm
➡️ Inaugural Session

Chief Guest:

• Smt. Nidhi Khare, IAS, Secretary – Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, GOI

Dignitaries:

• Mr Pradeep Ramakrishnan, Executive Director, International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA)
• Mr Jignesh Shah, Mentor & Coach, IGM (India Gold Metaverse); Founder – MCX, DGCX, IEX, SMX, MSE, ODIN
• Ms Ruth Crowell, CEO, LBMA
• Shri Sunil J. Singhi, Chairperson, National Traders’ Welfare Board, GOI
• Mr Prithviraj Kothari, National President, India Bullion and Jewellers Association (IBJA)
• Ms Praveena Rai, MD & CEO, MCX
• Mr Gagan Bhai, Executive Director, MMTC-PAMP India Pvt. Ltd
• Mr Srivatsava Ganapathy, Director, Eventell Global Advisory Pvt Ltd

6:15 pm to 6:40 pm
➡️ Digital Vision Address: Gold – Beat the Bitcoin

• Mr Jignesh Shah, Mentor & Coach, IGM (India Gold Metaverse); Founder – MCX, DGCX, IEX, SMX, MSE, ODIN

6:40 pm to 6:45 pm
➡️ Cultural Performance

6:45 pm to 7:20 pm
➡️ IGC Excellence Awards 2025

7:20 pm to 7:30 pm
➡️ Felicitation of Young Bullionaires of the Bullion Industry

7:30 pm to 11:00 pm
➡️ Welcome Cocktail Dinner (Sponsored by StoneX)

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Day 3: Saturday, September 13, 2025

9:15 am to 9:30 am
➡️ Announcement

9:30 am to 9:45 am
➡️ Special Address – 1

• Shri R. Arulanandan, Director – SMD Agriculture, EP (G&J), Kimberley Process, Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, GOI

9:45 am to 10:00 am
➡️ Special Address – 2

• Mr Maheswar Sahu, IAS (Retd.), Former Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Gujarat; Chairman, IGM (India Gold Metaverse)

10:00 am to 11:15 am
➡️ Roundtable with the Industry

Moderator:

• Mr Surendra Mehta, National Secretary, IBJA

Speakers:

• Mr Lamon Rutten, Managing Director & CEO, IGM (India Gold Metaverse)
• Mr Ramakrishnan Padmanabhan, General Manager, IFSCA
• Ms Praveena Rai, MD & CEO, MCX
• Mr Chirag Thakkar, Director, Amrapali Industries
• Mr Sachin Jain, Regional CEO – India, World Gold Council
• Mr Mohammad Ayyob, General Manager, Sam Precious Metals
• Mr Rajesh Rokde, Chairman, GJC
• Mr Harshad Ajmera, Director, J J Gold House
• Mr Neville Patel, Sr. Vice President, HDFC Bank
• Mr Sadi Ahmad, Director, AKW Consultants

11:15 am to 11:45 am
➡️ Networking Break (Sponsored by AMS Bullion)

11:45 am to 12:00 noon
➡️ Presentation: IAGES – Transforming Indian Gold Industry

• Mr Kaushlendra Sinha, CEO, IAGES

12:00 noon to 12:15 pm
➡️ Presentation: Rethinking Gold Ownership in India

• Mr Moses Bodea, Executive Assistant, GOLDINVEST Edelmetalle GmbH

12:15 pm to 12:30 pm
➡️ Presentation: Gold in India – Consumer Insights into Jewellery & Investment

• Ms Kavita Chacko, Research Head – India, World Gold Council

12:30 pm to 12:45 pm
➡️ Presentation: Learning for India from the Global Logistics Practices

• Mr Nader Antar, EVP & President, Brink’s APAC, IMEA & Brink’s Global Services

12:45 pm to 1:15 pm
➡️ Discussion: Where is the Demand for Gold Coming From?

Moderator:

• Mr Ketan Kothari, Director, Augmont – Gold For All

Speakers:

• Mr Philip Newman, Managing Director, Metals Focus
• Mr Darshan Ramesh Chauhan, Wholetime Director, Sky Gold & Diamonds Ltd
• Mr Shivanshu Mehta, VP – Bullion, MCX

1:15 pm to 2:45 pm
➡️ Networking Lunch (Sponsored by Parker Precious Metals)

2:45 pm to 3:10 pm
➡️ Debate 1: Harmonise Customs Duty Concessions Across Supply Channels of Gold

Moderator:

• Mr Chirag Sheth, Principal Consultant, Metals Focus

Speakers For:

• Mr Premnath, Director, FinMet India Pvt Ltd
• Mr Monal Thakkar, Managing Director, Ashoka Global

Speakers Against:

• Mr Amit Modak, CEO & Director, P N Gadgil And Sons Ltd
• Mr Neville Irani, Managing Director, Aureus Enterprises FZCO

3:15 pm to 3:40 pm
➡️ Debate 2: LBMA, UAE-GD and BIS Accredited Refiners Should Be Exempted from Bullion Hallmarking

Moderator:

• Mr Ketan Kothari, Director, Augmont – Gold For All

Speakers For:

• Mr Anshuman Sharma, Head of Precious Metals – MEA & Indian Sub-Continent, StoneX
• Mr Vinit Agarwal, Director & Head of Trading, The Group Vintage

Speakers Against:

• Mr James Jose, Managing Director, CGR Metalloy
• Mr Anil Kansara, CEO, Auro Metal Refinery Pvt Ltd

3:45 pm to 4:10 pm
➡️ Debate 3: One India, One Price for Gold

Moderator:

• Mr Shivanshu Mehta, VP – Bullion, MCX

Speakers For:

• Mr Dileep Narayanan, Head – Bullion & Treasury, Malabar Group
• Mr Avinash Gupta, Vice-Chairman, GJC

Speakers Against:

• Mr Surendra Mehta, National Secretary, IBJA
• Mr Gagan Bhai, Executive Director, MMTC-PAMP India Pvt. Ltd

4:10 pm to 4:15 pm
➡️ Announcement: Winners of Scavenger Hunt & Leaderboard (Sponsored by Kanji General Trading)

4:15 pm to 4:40 pm
➡️ Debate 4: Gold Bullion Imports into India Should Be Only Through One Channel

Moderator:

• Prof. Dr Sundaravalli Narayanaswami, Chairperson, India Gold Policy Centre, IIMA

Speakers For:

• Mr Ashok Gautam, MD & CEO, IIBX IFSC Ltd
• Mr Haresh Acharya, Director, Parker Precious Metals LLP

Speakers Against:

• Mr Vikas Nagpal, Head – International Sales, Retail Forex, Bullion & Tech Initiatives (Markets Group), ICICI Bank
• Mr Kumar Parmani, National Head – Bullion & FES Sales, Yes Bank Ltd

4:45 pm to 5:10 pm
➡️ Debate 5: All Retail Spot Gold Investment Products Should Be Regulated

Moderator:

• Mr Sunil Kashyap, Director, FinMet Pte Ltd

Speakers For:

• Mr Keyur Shah, CEO – Precious Metals Business, Muthoot Pappachan Group
• Mr Ajit Mauskar, Director, World Gold Council

Speakers Against:

• Ms Rhea Chaterji, Director & Head of Consumer Retail, SafeGold India

5:10 pm
➡️ Vote of Thanks

7:30 pm onwards
➡️ Gala Dinner & Cocktails (Sponsored by Rand Refinery)

7:45 pm to 8:15 pm
➡️ Felicitation of Sponsors

10:30 pm onwards
➡️ After-party

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