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22k gold rate today check 24k 22k 18k gold prices may 15 2026 on malabar gold diamonds joyalukkas tanishq kalyan jewellers and ibja

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India-specific: gold prices declined across major jewellery brands due to a combination of global bullion trends and a sharp increase in import tariffs on gold and silver from 6% to 15%. The tariff hike raises input costs for jewellers, potentially squeezing margins unless passed to consumers. Domestic demand may soften as retail prices adjust. The channel is regulatory (tariff) and demand_spike (inflation).

Signals our AI researcher identified

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  • 22k gold price at Tanishq: Rs 14,720/gram, down from Rs 14,845.
  • IBJA fine gold (999) price: Rs 15,816, down Rs 300 from previous day.
  • Import tariff on gold and silver increased from 6% to 15%.
  • Price decline attributed to rising inflation and higher import tariffs.
  • Multiple Indian jewellery brands reported lower gold prices on May 15, 2026.
Sector verdictCOMMODITY_GOLDDownmagnitude 3/3 Β· confidence 3/5

Mid-term gold prices in India may decline 1-2% as higher tariffs are absorbed and smuggling risks increase; window of 2-4 weeks.

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Sector impact at a glance

  • COMMODITY_GOLDmid
  • RETAIL_ECOMMERCEmid
  • RETAIL_ECOMMERCEshort

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