India's gold jewellery market is adjusting to a new reality. An import duty hike is causing consumers to rush purchases. Industry experts predict a drop in sales volumes. Consumers are expected to opt for lighter, lower-value jewellery. This shift could also benefit retailers through higher margins on lower karatage items. Old gold exchanges are likely to increase.

The government has imposed a 10% basic customs duty and a 5% tax on gold and silver imports, as per notifications issued on Wednesday.

India's bullion market faces a significant reset as the government hikes import duties on gold and jewellery. Analysts predict this will cool demand, reduce imports, and push…

Indias shock hike in gold and silver import duty to 15% has revived memories of the 2013 crisis. While the move aims to curb dollar outflows and stabilise the rupee, experts warn…

India's gold jewellery market is adjusting to a new reality. An import duty hike is causing consumers to rush purchases. Industry experts predict a drop in sales volumes.…

Jewellery stocks have plunged up to 20% in three sessions, erasing nearly Rs 60,000 crore in investor wealth after PM Narendra Modi urged households to defer gold purchases and…

Kolkata, May 13 (PTI) Jewellers and industry leaders on Wednesday said the hike in import duty on gold and silver could impact jewellery volumes in the short term, though 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…

Wild fluctuations in gold prices and a hike in import duty triggered panic across Hyderabad’s jewellery markets, with traders reporting a sharp drop in customers and fears of…

Industry executives said promoting sales of lower carat jewellery like 14K and 9K can reduce imports by 20-30%, and discouraging investments in gold bars and coins can reduce…

15% customs duty hike on gold imports is expected to raise domestic prices and potentially divert supplies through unofficial channels, according to SBI Research. This move could…

India Business News: In a bid to keep foreign exchange reserves buffer intact, the government has raised the import duty on gold and silver to 15% from 6%. India is the wo.

Gold is expected to become costlier after the government's recent move to raise import duty to 15%. Alongside, the impact is likely to show up in domestic prices as well as trade…

India's gold discounts hit record highs following a tariff hike, while Chinese premiums remain steady amid strong investment demand.

New Delhi, May 15 (PTI) India’s gold imports surged 81.69 per cent year-on-year to USD 5.62 billion in April, driven by high prices of the precious metal, though imports may…

India has raised gold import duty to 15% and urged citizens to buy less gold. This move targets foreign reserves and the rupee's value. However, India's strong cultural demand for…