Illegal gold imports surge in India: Smuggled gold selling up to Rs 8,000 cheaper is distorting bullion market & hurting legitimate dealersSmuggled gold is distorting India's bullion market, impacting legitimate dealers and jewelers. Higher import duties have made the grey mark...
PM Modi's call to cut gold purchases & 15% tax change India's import numbersModi’s renewed call to curb gold purchases comes as the government seeks to reduce India’s gold import bill and put some of the estimated 3...
Social Impact Summit 2026: Recycled gold powers circular economyThe significance of gold in India's circular economy is on the rise, with various stakeholders prioritizing transparency and trust in gold ...
Gold rate today (September 3, 2026): Check 24k, 22k, 20k, 18k gold jewellery prices from Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers, Tanishq & IBJA in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad & more citiesHere are the latest 22k gold jewellery rates from from Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers and Tanishq in New Delhi, Mumb...
Surging gold prices drive record margins despite mining costs rising 16% in Q1'26: World Gold CouncilGold producers achieved record margins and cash flows in early 2026. Rising royalty payments significantly increased mining costs during th...
The business shift in India's ₹7 lakh crore market amid gold cost pressureIndian jewellery sales show resilience despite lower gold volumes. Consumers now buy lighter pieces and focus on value per gram. Organised ...
Gold gets its glitter back as Indian buyers return ahead of wedding and festive seasonIndia’s gold demand is recovering after June’s price correction, with jewellery purchases, imports and retailer stocking picking up ahead o...
WGC pushes for strategic mineral status for gold to up domestic mining, reduce importsThe World Gold Council wants gold classified as a strategic mineral. This classification would streamline mining approvals and reduce impor...
India's gold demand hits six-year low in Q2 despite record spendIndia's gold demand reached a six-year low in the April-June quarter. Record-high prices and increased import duties significantly reduced ...
India's gold demand falls 6 per cent in April-June on weak seasonal demand, higher duty: WGCIndia's gold demand decreased six percent year-on-year during the April-June quarter. This decline occurred despite a significant fifty per...
Gold tariff hike boosts grey market, hurts organised trade, says WGCIndia's gold imports have increased through unofficial channels following a tariff hike. This rise widens margins for grey market operators...
Indian gold industry forms self-regulatory body with WGC backingThe World Gold Council (WGC) has collaborated with India's gold industry to establish the Indian Association for Gold Excellence and Standa...
Digital gold biz: WGC asks Finmin, RBI to draft guidelinesThe World Gold Council (WGC) has requested the Union finance ministry and Reserve Bank of India to establish guidelines and regulatory fram...
Global gold demand rises 28% to 1,181.5 tonnes in September quarter: WGCAmong large buyers were the central banks of Turkey, Uzbekistan, Qatar and India, but the WGC said a substantial amount of gold was also bo...
Gold smuggling may rise 33% in 2022: WGCHowever, despite duty hike, inflation and uncertainty, WGC has pegged this year's gold consumption at 800 tonnes, which is a shade higher t...
World Gold Council member cos paid $8.7 bn in wages, S$7.6 bn in taxes in 2020: ReportGold mining employees are well paid, the report added. Wages among WGC member companies are on average six times higher than the national a...
33 executives of ICICI Securities quit to join WGC WealthWGC, which owns 38% in Dewan Housing Finance, entered the wealth management space in August by hiring Atul Singh, former CEO of Julius Baer...