Bullion World | Volume 5 | Issue 02 | February 2025
8th IGPC - IIMA Annual Gold
& Gold Markets Conference 2025
Since its inception in 2014 as an independent think The 8th Annual Conference on Gold and Gold
tank and policy advisor on all matters related to Markets will focus on the following key topics:
gold, the IGPC has consistently delivered research- 1. Gold as an Asset Class – Investment
driven, unbiased policy recommendations. Over trends, portfolio diversification, and its role in
the years, IGPC conferences have become the economic instability.
country’s premier platform for bringing together 2. Gold Market Dynamics – Supply chain
academia, policymakers, and industry leaders to challenges, geopolitical impacts, and central
discuss various aspects of gold. The industry has bank influence.
consistently recognized the conference’s value in 3. Sustainability in Gold – Ethical sourcing,
promoting constructive and impartial discussions environmental impact, and sustainable
on important issues. This conference reflects their practices.
ongoing commitment by encouraging participation 4. Gold in Emerging Markets – Consumption
from experts and policymakers across diverse patterns, gold-backed products, and financial
fields. inclusion.
5. Gold and Monetary Policy – The future of
The India Gold Policy Centre (IGPC) at the Indian the gold standard and central bank strategies.
Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) is 6. Technology and Gold – Advances in gold-
proud to announce the 8th Annual Conference based tech and its role in digital currencies.
on Gold and Gold Markets, scheduled for 7. Cultural and Socioeconomic Aspects –
March 3-4, 2025, at Bharat Mandapam, New Gold’s cultural significance and impact on
Delhi. wealth distribution.
8. Global Trade and Gold – Influence of trade
This two-day conference will feature around 30 policies, tariffs, and market forecasting.
plus distinguished speakers and presentations over 9. Regulations and Policy – Regulatory
15 research papers, alongside keynote addresses frameworks, taxation, and compliance in the
and panel discussions with experts from industry, gold market.
academia, and policy.
The conference will be inaugurated by Professor Bharat Bhasker, Director of IIMA, who will highlight the close
relationship between gold markets and India’s ongoing transformations. He will emphasize the importance of
embracing global challenges, building trust, and leveraging technology to foster growth in the gold industry,
particularly through initiatives like the International Bullion Exchange and Gold Spot Exchanges. He has consistently
praised IGPC for annually bringing together all stakeholders to address challenges and identify opportunities in this
sector through the conference.
IGPC is honored to have confirmed participation from Dr. Anantha Nageswaran, CEA, along with many other
distinguished dignitaries from Ministries, RBI, SEBI, Gold industry, Jewellery industry, and more, at this conference.
More information will be shared through the social media updates in the coming days.
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