India's decision to raise gold import duties to 15% is triggering a fresh surge in smuggling, as illegal operators exploit a widening price gap with the formal market. Industry participants estimate illicit gold inflows could top 100 tonnes this year, hurting legal imports, refiners and government tax revenues.

India's decision to raise gold import duties to 15% is triggering a fresh surge in smuggling, as illegal operators exploit a widening price gap with the formal market. Industry…

Illegal gold imports could exceed 100 tonnes this year, threatening US$2.65 billion in government revenue.