US targets one-kilo gold bars with new tariffs, pressuring Swiss exporters: ReportThe United States has imposed tariffs on imports of one-kilo and 100-ounce gold bars, disrupting Switzerland’s gold exports and sending a j...
08 Aug, 2025, 07.29 AM IST
DGFT notification on precious metal trade ensures consistency between customs duties and import regulations: GTRIThe DGFT has issued a notification aligning import regulations with the Union Budget 2025, targeting precious metals. This aims to eliminat...
20 May, 2025, 09.01 AM IST
Muthoot Fin, Manappuram will be able to adapt well to RBI's new gold loan guidelines: FitchFitch Ratings suggests the RBI's draft guidelines for gold-backed loans will enhance regulatory clarity and compliance, though increasing o...
15 Apr, 2025, 01.52 PM IST
Budget puts a check on illegal gold imports being done using UAE trade deal loopholeThe Union Budget introduced a separate HS code for platinum alloys to address illegal gold imports under the CEPA with UAE. This measure ai...
02 Feb, 2025, 06.43 PM IST
Commerce ministry may face possible repeat of 2011 trade data errorIndia's November 2024 gold import figures, showing a record high of $14.86 billion and a quadrupled increase, are under scrutiny by the com...
19 Dec, 2024, 07.10 PM IST
RBI move to slow down gold loan growth, lead to uptick in delinquencies: CrisilThe RBI's recent notification urging lenders to revise their gold loan practices may temporarily slow loan growth and increase asset qualit...
22 Oct, 2024, 09.19 PM IST
Regulatory changes set to slow gold loan growth: CRISIL reportThe regulatory streamlining by the RBI is expected to curb gold loan growth as lenders must review and align policies to compliance norms. ...
22 Oct, 2024, 01.53 PM IST
GTRI suggests duty cuts withdrawal on silver, diamonds, gold jewellery under India-UAE FTAThe Indian government sought changes to the India-UAE free trade agreement, with GTRI recommending the removal of duty cuts on precious met...
16 Aug, 2024, 12.13 PM IST
Feasible & prudent to have three GST slabs: CBIC chiefIndia's GST structure is set to move towards three tax rate slabs, according to CBIC chairman Sanjay Kumar Agarwal. The GST Council will fi...
26 Jul, 2024, 12.55 AM IST
Customs duty structure review to focus on reducing number of rates: Revenue SecretaryThe government plans to streamline customs duty rates, aiming to reduce them from about a dozen to five, according to Revenue Secretary San...
24 Jul, 2024, 08.27 PM IST
India to get a three-tiered GST regime in next few months?India is planning to cut GST slabs from four to three to simplify tax classifications, Sanjay Agarwal, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and ...
24 Jul, 2024, 03.51 PM IST
How different forms of gold are taxedWhile buying gold in any of these forms it is important to know how it is taxed at the time of buying and selling. Read on to know the taxe...
25 Oct, 2023, 01.12 PM IST
Why GST restructuring is the need of the hourIndia is one of the few countries to have opted for a more intricate structure, featuring four or more tax slabs. GST slabs in India are 0%...
27 Aug, 2023, 10.53 PM IST
Muthoot's vehicle finance, personal loan entry plan is taking shape17 May, 2018, 03.43 PM IST
'You can’t compare gold with diamonds'While India cuts 90 per cent of world’s rough diamonds, it accounts for about just 7 per cent of global diamond jewellery sales.
16 Nov, 2017, 09.35 AM IST
Finance Ministry detects about Rs 1,000 cr customs, excise duty evasionThe Finance Ministry has detected customs and excise duty evasion of at least Rs 1,000 crore between January and July.
14 Oct, 2013, 05.39 PM IST
- RBI allows flat repayment of gold loans by RRBs
Customers of gold loans of up to Rs 1 lakh availed from regional rural banks (RRBs) can repay their credit with a one-time payment.
22 Sep, 2010, 09.32 PM IST