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Govt hikes tariff on precious metals to shield foreign exchange reserves

Gold, silver duties more than double to 15%, & 15.4% for platinum

Govt hikes tariff on precious metals to shield foreign exchange reserves
Updated On : 13 May 2026 | 10:57 PM IST

Gold loses its sheen on import duty hike, jewellery stores feel the pinch

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday appealed to Indians to reduce their gold purchases for a year in a move to encourage foreign exchange savings amid the crisis in West Asia

Gold loses its sheen on import duty hike, jewellery stores feel the pinch
Updated On : 13 May 2026 | 9:59 PM IST

After run-up in precious metals, what steps should investors take?

Rebalance away from gold and silver and towards equity and debt

After run-up in precious metals, what steps should investors take?
Updated On : 13 May 2026 | 9:53 PM IST

Can a 15% gold duty fix India's trade deficit? The math is not simple

India may need a steep fall in gold imports to ease its trade deficit, but high prices, investment demand and smuggling risks complicate the duty hike's impact

Can a 15% gold duty fix India's trade deficit? The math is not simple
Updated On : 13 May 2026 | 5:17 PM IST

Gold imports from Dubai may increase after import duty hike: GTRI

The significant increase in the import duty on gold from 6 per cent to 15 per cent may lead to an increase in imports from Dubai through the free trade agreement route, think tank GTRI said on Wednesday. It said that the duty hike also sharply changes the economics of precious metal imports routed through the United Arab Emirates under the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). India had allowed imports of gold from Dubai at tariffs one percentage point below the normal Most-Favoured-Nation (MFN) rate through a Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) system. The quota began at 120 tonnes annually in 2022 and is set to rise to 200 tonnes by 2027, nearly one-fourth of India's yearly gold imports. "With the new MFN tariff structure taking effective duties to 15 per cent, gold imported under the UAE quota would enter at 14 per cent. The widening tariff gap could encourage greater routing of global bullion through Dubai, even though the UAE is not a miner of gold or silver," the

Gold imports from Dubai may increase after import duty hike: GTRI
Updated On : 13 May 2026 | 2:05 PM IST

Gold import duty hike to hurt jewellery trade, spur grey market: GJC

The gems and jewellery industry is likely to face challenging times ahead following the hike in gold import duty to 15 per cent, from 4 per cent earlier, a move that could spur the grey market, the All India Gems and Jewellery Council (GJC) said on Wednesday. "Business is now going to become difficult on the back of the Prime Minister's austerity measures and following the import duty hike in bullion. What the industry fears is that this will give rise to grey market... smuggling is likely to grow, setting up a parallel economy in the country," GJC chairman Rajesh Rokde told PTI. Explaining the duty hike, Rokde said, now the import duty that includes Customs Duty, GST and Agricultural Cess will make gold costlier by around Rs 27,000 per 10 grams from the earlier Rs 13,500/10 gm. He said the GJC has called an all-associations meeting of the industry in Mumbai on Wednesday to mull over the recent policy decisions and decide on further action. Meanwhile, jewellery retailer Senco Gold

Gold import duty hike to hurt jewellery trade, spur grey market: GJC
Updated On : 13 May 2026 | 12:44 PM IST

Hindustan Zinc, Vedanta rally up to 6% on huge volumes; here's why

The government today increased the import duty on gold and silver from 6 per cent to 15 per cent; analysts see this as a positive move for Hindustan Zinc.

Hindustan Zinc, Vedanta rally up to 6% on huge volumes; here's why
Updated On : 13 May 2026 | 10:00 AM IST

Gold price climbs ₹10 to ₹1,53,990; silver up ₹100, trades at ₹2,90,100

The price of 22-carat gold increased by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,41,160

Gold price climbs ₹10 to ₹1,53,990; silver up ₹100, trades at ₹2,90,100
Updated On : 13 May 2026 | 7:26 AM IST

Govt raises import tariffs on gold, silver to 15% to curb imports

The higher duties could ‌dampen demand in the world's second-largest consumer of precious metals, although they may help narrow India's trade deficit and support the rupee

Govt raises import tariffs on gold, silver to 15% to curb imports
Updated On : 13 May 2026 | 7:17 AM IST

NSE's Electronic Gold Receipts: What needs to be checked before investing

Costs, liquidity, and the mechanism for conversion to physical gold are aspects you must understand before taking the plunge

NSE's Electronic Gold Receipts: What needs to be checked before investing
Updated On : 11 May 2026 | 10:14 PM IST

Why PM Modi wants Indians to save fuel, skip buying gold and avoid foreign trips | West Asia war

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to help conserve foreign exchange reserves by reducing the consumption of imported fuel through the use of public transport and electric vehicles

Icon YoutubeWhy PM Modi wants Indians to save fuel, skip buying gold and avoid foreign trips | West Asia war
Updated On : 11 May 2026 | 5:40 PM IST

Watch: PM Modi’s appeal to Indians | WFH | Avoid buying gold | Carpool | West Asia war | Oil crisis

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday appealed to citizens to collectively adopt some resolutions to help the country cut down on its energy consumption to save foreign exchange

Icon YoutubeWatch: PM Modi’s appeal to Indians | WFH | Avoid buying gold | Carpool | West Asia war | Oil crisis
Updated On : 11 May 2026 | 4:31 PM IST

Modi's gold warning sparks big question: Is India facing economic stress?

Gold Buying Could Hurt the Rupee: Why Modi Issued an Unusual Appeal to Indians

Modi's gold warning sparks big question: Is India facing economic stress?
Updated On : 11 May 2026 | 2:52 PM IST

Jewellery stocks: Senco, Kalyan, Titan, Sky Gold slip up to 12%; here's why

Shares of jewellery companies witnessed selling pressure on Monday after PM Modi urged citizens to abjure from purchasing gold and gold jewellery for the next one year.

Jewellery stocks: Senco, Kalyan, Titan, Sky Gold slip up to 12%; here's why
Updated On : 11 May 2026 | 1:10 PM IST

Explained: Why PM Modi is asking Indians not to buy gold for a year

PM Modi's Gold Warning Explained: How Buying Jewellery Could Hurt the Rupee

Explained: Why PM Modi is asking Indians not to buy gold for a year
Updated On : 11 May 2026 | 11:39 AM IST

Gold price falls ₹10 to ₹1,52,340; silver down ₹100, trades at ₹2,74,900

The price of 22-carat gold decreased by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,39,640

Gold price falls ₹10 to ₹1,52,340; silver down ₹100, trades at ₹2,74,900
Updated On : 11 May 2026 | 7:44 AM IST

Gold, silver seen range-bound for second week amid US-Iran talks: Analysts

Gold and silver may remain range-bound for a second consecutive week as investors assess developments in US-Iran peace negotiations and global macroeconomic data, analysts said. Traders will track inflation data from China, Germany, and the United States, along with GDP numbers from the Eurozone and the UK, later this week, they added. "Gold prices momentum looks consolidative, while silver movement looks positive in the coming week as traders will focus again on the progress on peace talks between the US and Iran to end the war and markets are likely to react accordingly," Pranav Mer, Vice President, EBG - Commodity & Currency Research, JM Financial Services Ltd, said. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures gained Rs 1,178, or nearly 1 per cent over the past week, to settle at Rs 1.52 lakh per 10 grams. Silver climbed Rs 10,985, 4.4 per cent, to close at Rs 2.61 lakh per kg. "Gold traded with a positive undertone last week, posting gains of nearly 1 per cent on MCX ..

Gold, silver seen range-bound for second week amid US-Iran talks: Analysts
Updated On : 10 May 2026 | 6:47 PM IST

Gold price falls ₹10 to ₹1,52,670; silver rises ₹100, trading at ₹2,75,100

The price of 22-carat gold fell by ₹10, with ten grams of the yellow metal selling at ₹1,39,940

Gold price falls ₹10 to ₹1,52,670; silver rises ₹100, trading at ₹2,75,100
Updated On : 09 May 2026 | 7:58 AM IST

India gold demand subdued on higher prices, China premiums hold firm

Spot gold prices have ​risen over 2 per cent so far this week on easing fears of inflation and ‌higher interest rates, as investors remained optimistic about a US-Iran peace deal

India gold demand subdued on higher prices, China premiums hold firm
Updated On : 08 May 2026 | 12:21 PM IST

Buy gold like stocks? NSE's Electronic Gold Receipts launch explained

From Vault to Demat: NSE Converts Gold into Tradable Digital Assets

Buy gold like stocks? NSE's Electronic Gold Receipts launch explained
Updated On : 05 May 2026 | 11:04 AM IST