The central government is considering reducing gold and silver duties from 15 percent amid concerns over rising unofficial imports, as per sources speaking to _Moneycontrol_.
Current import duty on gold is 15%
Aug 26, 2026
07:42 pm
What's the storyThe Indian government is considering a reduction in the import duties on gold and silver, as per Moneycontrol.
The discussion comes amid fears that the current high tax rates are pushing more imports through unofficial channels.
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