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gold prices india raises gold and silver customs duty to 15 to curb imports support rupee
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AI-generatedIndia, a major gold importer, increased customs duty on gold and silver to 15% to curb imports and support the rupee. This directly affects gold demand and prices in India, potentially lowering imports and increasing smuggling risk. The channel is regulatory (import tariff). Impact is country-specific (India) with global gold price implications.
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- India raised gold and silver import duty from 6% to 15%.
- New duty includes 10% basic customs duty and 5% Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess.
- Move aims to reduce trade deficit and support the rupee.
- Industry officials warn of potential rise in smuggling.
- Prime Minister Modi urged citizens to avoid gold purchases for a year.
India's gold import duty hike to 15% depresses local demand and spot gold prices globally within 48h, down 1-2%.
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