New Delhi, May 13 (PTI) Gold prices soared by Rs 8,550 to a little over Rs 1.65 lakh per 10 grams in the local market here on Wednesday after the government increased the import duty on precious metals to 15 per cent. Silver prices jumped by Rs 20,500 to Rs 2,97,500 per kg in Delhi […]

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

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…

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…

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.…

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…

Increasing import duties on gold, the right step