Gold Business Secrets REVEALED | SS Alam | Sanjay Kathuria Podcast

In this episode of the Sanjay Kathuria Podcast, we feature SS Alam, a leading voice in India’s bullion and jewellery industry, to decode the real business behind gold imports, refining, and trading.

From understanding Dore gold, import rules, and refinery operations to learning how small traders can start a profitable gold business, this episode uncovers the entire value chain — from African mines to Indian markets.

Alam explains how India imports gold, the hedging process, refinery margins, and cash-based trading ecosystem. Whether you’re an aspiring trader, investor, or someone fascinated by the gold business, this conversation offers insider knowledge and real profit models rarely discussed publicly.

What You’ll Learn

- How India imports and refines its gold

- What is Dore Gold & how it’s processed

- How gold hedging & import rules work

- Margins, discounts & profit structure in bullion trade

- Small business opportunities in gold & coin-making

🎬 Timestamps

00:00 – Podcast Teaser

01:22 – Guest Intro – SS Alam

02:25 – How India Imports Its Gold

03:50 – What Is Dore Gold Explained

05:31 – How Refining Gold Works in India

06:48 – Legal Process of Importing Gold

08:45 – What Is Gold Hedging Strategy

09:47 – Import Rules by Country Explained

10:23 – Recognised Refineries in India

10:59 – Top Gold Refinery Companies

12:39 – Cash-Based Refining Network

13:23 – Made in India Gold Movement

14:29 – Why Africa Dominates Gold Supply

15:39 – Understanding Gold Premiums & Discounts

17:47 – Why Gold Business Runs 9 Months a Year

18:48 – Dubai as India’s Gold Hub

19:10 – Capital Needed to Start Refinery

20:25 – Time & Logistics in Refining Process

21:37 – Three Steps to Enter Gold Trade

23:26 – Partner or Franchise in Gold Business

24:33 – Why 70% Refineries Are Inactive

25:15 – Why It’s Not a 365-Day Business

26:13 – Who Buys Most Bullion in India

27:26 – Retailers, Wholesalers & Margin Game

28:14 – How to Start Small in Bullion Trade

29:09 – Gold Inventory Cycle Explained

30:53 – Typical Margins in Gold Trading

31:47 – Wholesale vs Retail Gold Rates

33:37 – How Banks Offer Gold Discounts

34:28 – 9% Margin Rule for Traders

35:26 – Small Coin-Making Business Idea

36:41 – Sell Gold Coins Online via E-Commerce

38:57 – Building a Strong Selling Network

39:16 – Two Rules for Success – Purity & Trust

40:41 – Career Options in Gold Industry

41:54 – Fast Gold Rotation in Dubai

43:25 – How Gold Mining Works in Africa

44:16 – Profit Margins in African Gold

45:26 – Which is Easier – Trading or Mining

46:49 – How Long It Takes to Master Trade

47:24 – Will Gold Ever Stop Growing

48:37 – Closing Thoughts

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