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 gold may limit effectiveness. Higher duties could also boost illegal gold imports. Investors should consider gold as a long-term hedge.

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.…

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…

Tax bump follows Modi's urging to avoid gold, cut fuel use, promote EVs and work from home

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…

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…

Increasing import duties on gold, the right step

India has imposed new restrictions on duty-free gold imports. This move follows a recent increase in customs duties. The government aims to prevent misuse of a special import…

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…

The move followed its Wednesday decision to hike the import duty on precious metals such as gold and silver from 6% to 15% to curb imports | India News