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Bullion World | Volume 3 | Issue 10 | October 2023

Sequel Logistics: Navigating the

Indian Precious Logistics Industry

Mr Sharad Jobanputra, Founder & Executive Chairman, Sequel Logistics

Sequel is engaged in managing the logistics and supply chain of key
stakeholders in the precious metals market that includes the refiners,
supplying banks, importing banks, bullion traders, metal exchange trading
platforms, jewellery retailers and government institutions. Founded in 2004,
Sequel owns and manages a global logistics network that is robust, secure,
technology-driven, and designed to specifically manage the supply chain of
valuable consignments.

Sequel’s long-term vision is to offer relevant, comprehensive, compliant, and
sustainable logistics & supply chain services and solutions to the precious
commodities market. Over the last two decades Sequel has built a robust
vaulting & logistics network in India, which is one of the largest jewellery and
precious commodities markets in the world.

Mr Sharad Jobanputra

Sequel’s Facilities at Kandla and GIFT City - Gateways for Import and Long-Term Storage of Bullion
Sequel has precious commodities warehouses, Sequel boasts a network of 22 bank-approved, high-grade
storage facilities at two Free Trade vaults located strategically across the nation. This expansive network
Warehousing Zones (Kandla and includes reach to over 500 cities and 19,000 unique pin codes, setting
GIFT City) in India. Both facilities are Sequel apart from its competitors in the industry.
audited and approved by most major
international suppliers for precious
metal storage and are strategically
positioned to cater to the major
precious metals manufacturing units
in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra,
Agra, and Uttar Pradesh. Sequel’s
free trade warehouses are utilized
by major international banks,
financial institutions, manufacturing
units, traders, and suppliers. These
warehouses are specially designed
to handle precious commodities
and to facilitate international trade
of bullion. The centrally and locally
monitored facility of Sequel enables
the hassle-free handling of precious
commodities with world-class
physical and electronic security.
In addition to these specialized

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