India's gold tariff hike fuels smuggling revival, squeezes banks and refinersIndia's decision to raise gold import duties to 15% is triggering a fresh surge in smuggling, as illegal operators exploit a widening price...
09 Jun, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
What's brewing? FinMin seeks gold lending info from banksIn a communique to banks on Friday evening, the Department of Financial Services sought data on value and quantity of gold metal loans (GML...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
Will your gold investments be impacted as HDFC, ICICI and Tata mutual funds stop fresh high-value ETF investments?Major mutual fund houses, including HDFC, ICICI Prudential, Nippon India and Tata Mutual Fund, have temporarily restricted large investment...
08 Jun, 2026, 09.34 PM IST
Four mutual funds restrict large inflows into gold ETFs and FoFs; Rs 25 crore cap imposedSouth Korea and Taiwan are facing market pressure despite strong gains in semiconductor giants driving the AI boom. Heavy concentration in ...
08 Jun, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
What steps India has taken to stem pressure on its external balance of paymentsIndia is taking steps to manage its currency's decline. Higher duties on gold and silver imports are in place. Import rules for silver have...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
HDFC Mutual Fund limits subscription in its gold ETF and FoF. What this means for investors?HDFC Mutual Fund has temporarily restricted large lump-sum investments in its Gold ETF and Gold ETF Fund of Fund amid surging gold prices a...
05 Jun, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
Exchange of old gold has risen almost 60% year-on-year, say jewellery retailersGold prices are soaring in India, prompting a surge in old gold exchanges. Consumers are trading in existing jewellery to buy new pieces. T...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.57 AM IST
Feroze Azeez sees better risk-reward in equities than gold despite global uncertaintyHDFC Mutual Fund's new investment limits on gold ETFs and funds are sparking debate on investor behavior and asset allocation. Expert Feroz...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
Gold slips, set for weekly loss on Mideast tensions, rate-hike fearsGold prices dipped, heading for a weekly decline as Middle East tensions overshadowed peace prospects. Rising inflation and potential inter...
05 Jun, 2026, 07.32 AM IST
HDFC mutual fund places limits on Gold ETF investmentsHDFC Mutual Fund has placed restrictions on buying gold ETFs. This move affects large investors and limits monthly purchases for others. Th...
05 Jun, 2026, 06.15 AM IST
Want to exchange old gold for new jewellery? Beware of these taxesIndians exchanging old gold for new should be aware of potential taxes on sales and purchases. The Income Tax Department monitors high-valu...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
Government denies new report stating RBI may have sold $12 billion gold to rescue rupeeReports claiming the Reserve Bank of India sold gold to support the rupee have been denied by the Indian government. Official data shows In...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Silver imports via authorised channels onlyNew import rules for silver are now in effect. All silver imports must go through specific government-approved channels. This includes agen...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.50 AM IST
Smugglers are hard at work as higher duty puts the shine on goldThe recent spike in import duties in India has inadvertently fueled a rise in gold smuggling activities. Traders are noting a marked increa...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.58 PM IST
RBI may have sold gold to save foreign reserves, BE report showsThe RBI may have sold about $12 billion worth of gold reserves in the two weeks through May 22 to protect its foreign-currency assets amid ...
02 Jun, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
Gold demand drops 70% after sharp duty hike in IndiaDemand fell to about 7.5 tonnes in the fortnight ended May 27 from around 25 tonnes a year earlier, according to industry estimates. The go...
30 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Import duty hike to decrease India's gold demand by 50-60 tonnes in 2026India's gold demand faces a significant drop this year. The World Gold Council predicts a contraction of 50 to 60 tonnes. This decline foll...
22 May, 2026, 07.58 PM IST