India's gold import duty hike to 15% has backfired as official imports dropped 23% and grey market smuggling surged, the World Gold Council

India's gold imports have increased through unofficial channels following a tariff hike. This rise widens margins for grey market operators and impacts organized businesses. …

India's gold demand decreased six percent year-on-year during the April-June quarter. This decline occurred despite a significant fifty percent increase in the value of gold…