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 decline in the coming months following the government’s sharp increase in customs duty on the yellow metal. According to the commerce ministry data, silver imports […]

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…

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

Today Gold Rate: Despite the sharp jump, 24-carat gold prices are still down 1.07 per cent over the past week and 0.75 per cent over the last month. | Business News

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…

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…

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…

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.

New Delhi, May 14 (PTI) A day after significantly increasing the import duty on precious metals, the government on Thursday imposed a limit of 100 kg on gold imports under the…

Increasing import duties on gold, the right step

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…

India tightens silver bar imports, requiring government authorization after significant duty hikes to control trade deficit and currency concerns.

New Delhi, May 16 (PTI) Within days of levying high customs duties on precious metals, the government on Saturday imposed import curbs on silver by putting the metal under…

India moves silver imports to restricted status, requiring government licenses and raising duties above 18% after a 150% surge in import value during FY 2025-26.

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