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Gold discounts in India hit record at $200/ounce as duty hike sparks selling
India's gold discounts hit a record over $200 an ounce Wednesday. This followed a sharp import duty increase to 15%. Higher local prices prompted investors to sell gold, even at steep discounts. Retail buyers and jewelers remained absent. This situation is expected to increase gold smuggling. The duty hike aims to reduce overseas purchases and protect foreign exchange reserves.
Explainer: Why India's higher tariffs are unlikely to dent gold, silver demand
India has increased import duties on gold and silver to 15 percent. This move aims to reduce imports and protect foreign exchange reserves. The government views precious metals as non-essential imports that strain the economy. Higher prices have already impacted the import bill. This tariff hike may affect jewellery demand and potentially boost smuggling.
SEBI may ease borrowing rules to give mutual funds more flexibility in managing cash
SEBI is looking to relax short-term borrowing rules for mutual funds after industry concerns, aiming to help fund houses manage daily liquidity more smoothly.
Gold volume growth may dip 10–15% after duty hike, say jewellers
India's gold and silver import duty hike may affect jewellery sales volumes initially. Industry leaders believe demand will stay strong due to gold's cultural and investment importance. Consumers might opt for lighter jewellery. The government aims to conserve foreign exchange and boost domestic gold recycling. Initiatives are underway to encourage circulation of idle gold.
​12 stocks held by 100+ MFs in April surged up to 75% so far in 2026​
Twelve stocks held by over 100 mutual fund schemes have surged up to 75% in just four months of 2026, underscoring strong institutional conviction and market momentum.
This metal just set a new record, boosted by AI data center demand. Citi says it’s time to 'chase the move higher'
Year to date, copper prices have risen 14.9%, while they've added 7.8% alone since the start of the Iran war. Copper traded on the London Metal Exchange added 0.56% to $14,021 per metric ton on Tuesday, also closing at another record.
India rolls out new gold math with import duty hike. Who will foot the bill?
India has sharply raised import duties on gold and silver to 15% from 6% to curb demand, protect the rupee and preserve foreign-exchange reserves amid rising risks from the Middle East conflict. The move follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to avoid unnecessary gold purchases and foreign travel.
‘Time for alpha’: Motilal Oswal AMC CEO sees these sectors leading next market cycle
Motilal Oswal AMC MD & CEO Prateek Agrawal said the current market environment favours active investing and emerging growth sectors over traditional index-heavy plays. Agrawal also said gold duty hikes were less severe than expected and added that mutual fund inflows remain stable despite market volatility.
Deven Choksey cautious on jewellery, gold finance and paint stocks
Deven Choksey of DRChoksey Finserv remains cautious on jewellery, gold finance and paint stocks despite strong demand trends. He believes jewellery and gold finance companies are largely fully priced after a strong run and investors should wait for better entry points after meaningful corrections. On paint companies, Choksey expects competitive and cost pressures to remain high for now. He sees potential in selective midcaps such as Tata Technologies and some real estate names. Choksey also sees Hindustan Zinc and Vedanta benefiting from higher silver prices. Disclaimer: The views and investment tips expressed by investment experts on CNBCTV18.com are their own and not that of the website or its management. CNBCTV18.com advises users to check with certified experts before taking any investment decisions.
India prioritises forex for crude, defence imports as govt hikes gold, silver duty
India raises customs duty on gold, silver and platinum to curb non essential imports, conserve foreign exchange and protect the current account amid West Asia tensions.
Government raises import duty on gold and precious metals
The government on Wednesday hiked import duties on gold and silver to 15 per cent from 6 per cent as part of measures to curb inbound shipments of precious metals amid a rising import bill due to the West Asia crisis, the finance ministry notified. The revised rates came into effect on 13 May. Days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's clarion call for curbs on gold purchases, along with other austerity measures to save on foreign exchange, the Finance Ministry, in a notification, hiked the social welfare surcharge (SWS) and the agriculture infrastructure and development cess (AIDC), effective May 13. The duty hikes will raise the overall customs duty on gold to 15 per cent. Separately, the Finance Ministry also revised customs duty rates for precious metal findings and recyclable precious metal waste. Under the revised structure, gold and silver findings will attract a 5% customs duty, while platinum findings will face a 5.4% duty. Imports of spent catalysts or ash containing ...
Gold rate today: MCX gold rate jumps above ₹1.62 lakh per 10 grams, silver price rallies 6% after import duty hike
Gold rate today: The central government has raised import tariffs on gold and silver to 15% from 6% in an effort to reduce overseas purchases of precious metals and ease pressure on foreign exchange reserves.