R ARIVANANTHAM
CHENNAI, APR 20
Ahead of Akshya Trititya, the central government-owned Mini-Ratna, Minerals and Metals Trading Corporation (MMTC) – PAMP conducted the first edition of Gold Bar Challenge in Chennai on Thursday.
- It was held from noon to 8 pm at its Chennai Shop at B-5, Block-9, Kences Tower No 1, Ramakrishna Street, T. Nagar
- Twelve winners rewarded with MMTC-PAMP’s Banyan Tree 999.9 purity 10 gm silver bar: Kashish Vasishta, AGM – Consumer
- The contest will continue till Saturday, the auspicious day – Akshaya Tritiya
Twelve winners out of over 60 contestants were rewarded with MMTC-PAMP’s Banyan Tree 999.9 purity 10 gm silver bar.
Addressing reporters, Kashish Vasishta, AGM – Consumer said, ”MMTC-PAMP is India’s only London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) Good Delivery gold & silver refiner having a plant at Sona in Haryana and exclusive stores and PVC (Purity Verification Centre) across the nation.”
It conducted the challenge from noon to 8 pm on Thursday. And the contest will continue till Saturday, the auspicious day – Akshaya Tritiya. The contest was held simultaneously in Hyderabad too, Kashish Vashista said.
The Gold Bar Challenge was an open event, where participants attempted to remove a 5.7-kilogram gold bar from a glass enclosure within the designated time limit. Twelve winners were presented with MMTC-PAMP’s Banyan Tree 999.9 purity 10 gm silver bar, depicting India’s national tree and symbolizing longevity and fulfillment. This opportunity was available for gold enthusiasts who wanted to showcase their skills and win a coveted prize while following rules and regulations for safety and fairness, Kashish Vashista added.
He further said that “MMTC-PAMP is known for its commitment to providing high-quality, culturally diverse products to consumers hosted this event as its one-stop-shop for any gold & silver needs. Every product created by MMTC-PAMP goes through a rigorous purification process to ensure the 999.9+ purity of the metal.”
To ensure the product’s authenticity, each MMTC-PAMP product carries a unique number and comes packaged in an Assayer-certified certicard. Each gold and silver product bought from MMTC-PAMP offers positive weight tolerance, which guarantees that every coin or bar you buy weighs more than the listed weight, ensuring customers get the highest value for their investment.
Buy Digital Gold online like stocks
Kashish Vashista said people can celebrate this Akshaya Tritiya in a smart way i.e. they can buy/invest in gold online. Buy Digital Gold at the comfort of their home with even just Re 1, only from MMTC-PAMP. The digital-gold will be bought by the customers can be set aside separately in granule format. The investors can sell it later online at the prevailing market price or buy the gold physically by paying the required making charges. The digital gold can also be sold online by the customers at any time through MMTC Mobile App, he added.
Commenting on the challenge, MMTC-PAMP CEO & Managing Director Vikas Singh said, “We are proud to offer our customers a unique and culturally significant range of products in the purest 999.9 gold and silver. As a part of our commitment to providing unforgettable experiences for our customers, we have created the Gold Bar Challenge, an exciting and engaging event that adds a fun and exhilarating element to our customers’ shopping experience.
Our focus on innovation and creativity is evident in our range of products and events, and we are thrilled to bring the Gold Bar Challenge to Indian cities, providing a rare and distinctive opportunity for our customers to participate in something truly special. We take great pleasure in enhancing customer engagement and satisfaction, and the Gold Bar Challenge is a testament to our dedication to creating moments of joy for those who trust us for their gold and silver needs.”
There is a wide variety of purest gold and silver products to choose from this season and one can purchase them from MMTC-PAMP’s exclusive stores, leading jeweller partners, online marketplaces like Amazon and Flipkart, or directly from MMTC-PAMP’s own website, shop mmtcpamp.com