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 […]

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

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