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

The prime minister's comments show how India's foreign exchange reserves are coming under pressure as a result of higher energy prices

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.

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…

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…

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.

Modi, addressing a public rally in Hyderabad earlier this week, called on citizens to conserve foreign exchange amid disruptions stemming from the West Asia conflict

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…