GST Council may clear sweeping compliance reforms; e-commerce sellers, genuine buyers to get reliefThe GST Council will assess various procedural reforms aimed at simplifying tax compliance for businesses. Proposed measures include enabli...
04 Oct, 2026, 08.05 PM IST
States' revenue growth to accelerate 9-11% as GST collections rise 16% in first five months: CrisilRevenue growth for 18 major Indian states is projected to accelerate to 9–11% in fiscal 2027, taking combined revenues past ₹44 lakh crore,...
22 Sep, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
Gold imports under India, UAE FTA quota remain modest: OfficialGold imports under a special trade deal with the UAE have seen low usage. The India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement offers...
14 May, 2026, 09.47 PM IST
Gold imports from Dubai may rise after duty hike: GTRIIndia's recent hike in import duties on gold and silver opens the door for enhanced trade relations with Dubai. Thanks to the India-UAE tra...
13 May, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
Kalyan Jewellers, Titan, other jewellery stocks crash up to 6% as Centre hikes gold customs duty to 15%Jewellery stocks like Kalyan Jewellers and Titan Company tumbled up to 6% after the government hiked customs duty on gold and silver import...
13 May, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
Centre working to restore gold import tax exemption for banks; shipments resume after IGST glitch: IBJAThe Centre is expected to issue a rectification order within 48-72 hours to restore the tax exemption for gold-importing banks after a noti...
08 May, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
Indian banks pause gold imports as renewed FinMin notification on IGST hangs fire in FY27Banks in India have paused gold and silver imports since April 1, pending an annual government notification that provides tax clarity for b...
01 May, 2026, 11.46 AM IST
Indian April gold imports fall to near 30-year low as tax demand hits shipmentsIndia’s gold imports in April are set to fall to around 15 metric tons, a near 30-year low, as banks halted shipments following a 3% IGST d...
30 Apr, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
Anti evasion wing of Mumbai Central GST busts major illegal gold movement channel“The customs and GST officials have raised their drive to curb evasion of import duty or of the GST,” said a government official speaking o...
17 Jan, 2020, 08.54 PM IST
Niti Aayog suggests slashing import duty, GST rate on goldNiti Aayog has also recommended the government to review and revamp the gold monetisation scheme and the sovereign gold bond scheme and int...
24 Aug, 2018, 08.28 PM IST
Easing of interstate movement norms a boon to gold tradeNow, jewellers have to pay 3 per cent IGST on actual sales and are not required to pay advance tax
20 Oct, 2017, 11.51 AM IST
Cut 3% IGST for bullion jewellery exporters: IBBAIBBA comprises banks with bullion desks and includes the likes of Scotiabank, Kotak Bank, SBI, etc.
20 Sep, 2017, 10.23 AM IST
Banks to pay 3% IGST on gold importsImport of gold attracts a 10 per cent basic customs duty. On top of that a 12.5 per cent countervailing duty (CVD) was levied prior to GST.
21 Aug, 2017, 03.59 PM IST
Gold consignments from South Korea to face strict customs scrutinyThe collections from customs duty and IGST from import of all commodities post the implementation of GST has almost doubled to Rs 30,000 cr...
21 Aug, 2017, 03.23 PM IST
Govt promises to look into gold IGST grievance of banks17 nominated banks and 5 agencies import around 5,00,600 tonnes of gold annually.
12 Jul, 2017, 09.09 AM IST
AGRM expresses concern at “huge pricing disadvantage” faced by gold refineries,bullion importing banksBanks and other nominated agencies import gold bullion at 10%. Now, they will also have to pay 3% IGST on import, taking their cost to 13%.
01 Jul, 2017, 07.34 PM IST
Gold industry wants government to impose customs duty on raw goldThe GST on gold is 3%. This subsumes VAT, excise, CVD and other levies, with the exception of stamp duty, from July 1.
29 Jun, 2017, 09.00 PM IST