The grey market for gold is thriving despite continuing crackdown from the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI). In fact, India's bullion market is facing growing disruption from smuggled gold, and industry executives are saying that legitimate dealers and jewellers are being squeezed.

Smuggled gold is distorting India's bullion market, impacting legitimate dealers and jewelers. Higher import duties have made the grey market increasingly attractive for gold. …

The grey market for gold is thriving despite continuing crackdown from the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI). In fact, India's bullion market is facing growing disruption…