India Raises Gold Import Duties to Curb Demand

21 January 2025

The Indian government has raised gold import duties to 15%, up from 12.5%, in an effort to reduce imports and control the trade deficit. This decision follows a surge in domestic gold demand, impacting India's trade balance, as the country is the world's second-largest gold consumer after China. The move has drawn criticism from traders and consumers, who expect domestic gold prices to rise in the coming weeks.

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