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Explainer: Why India's higher tariffs are unlikely to dent gold, silver demand
India has increased import duties on gold and silver to 15 percent. This move aims to reduce imports and protect foreign exchange reserves. The government views precious metals as non-essential imports that strain the economy. Higher prices have already impacted the import bill. This tariff hike may affect jewellery demand and potentially boost smuggling.
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hindustantimes.com
Centre raises gold, silver import duties to 15% amid West Asia turmoil
Import duties on gold and silver has been increased from 6% to 15%, while the import duty on platinum has been increased from 6.4% to 15.4%. | Business News
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theprint.in
Centre more than doubles tariffs on gold, silver to defend rupee
The hikes, aiming to dampen demand in the world’s second-largest bullion market, follow a rare weekend appeal from PM Modi. Gold is the country’s largest import item after crude…
