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's dividend gives Govt fiscal breathing space amid crude oil pressures: Kotak Securities Anindya BanerjeeThe Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) record dividend payout of Rs 2.87 lakh crore is expected to directly repair the government's balance shee...
28 May, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Petrol, diesel prices hiked by Rs 7.5 per litre since Iran war: Here’s how it will impact your daily lifeFuel prices are rising again, making travel and goods more expensive. This impacts transporters, supply chains, and household budgets. Oil ...
26 May, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
How gold ETFs, tax changes, and recycling incentives can reduce India’s dependence on gold importsOne of the objectives of the gold ETF was not merely financial innovation but to reduce, or at least postpone, the import of physical gold....
25 May, 2026, 11.05 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
22k gold rate today: Check 24k, 22k, 18k gold prices (May 13, 2026) on IBJA, Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, Tanishq and Kalyan JewellersGold prices surged on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, following a government increase in customs duty from 6% to 15% to curb imports. This duty hi...
13 May, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
Fuel price hike may become inevitable amid rising crude stress: MK SuranaIndia's oil marketing companies face escalating under-recoveries due to persistent crude oil supply disruptions and an uncertain global mar...
13 May, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
Jio Financial, ITC Hotels and Manappuram Finance among stocks bought and sold by mutual funds in AprilMutual funds injected Rs 30,600 crore into Indian equities in April, with significant buying in ICICI Bank, SBI, and Sun Pharma. Key reduct...
13 May, 2026, 01.52 PM IST
Gold import duty hike triggers buying rush and volume concerns, says Senco Gold MDIndia's gold jewellery market is adjusting to a new reality. An import duty hike is causing consumers to rush purchases. Industry experts p...
13 May, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
West Asia crisis yet to impact inflation, but fuel prices pass-through to shape outlook: ReportIndia's retail inflation remains stable despite global tensions. Future price trends will depend on fuel price pass-through and summer crop...
13 May, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
No plan to hike gold import duty despite Modi's appeal to skip buying, says government officialIndia denies plans to raise gold and silver import duties. Prime Minister Modi urged citizens to avoid gold purchases amid economic pressur...
12 May, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chairs high-level West Asia review as PM Modi calls for ‘economic self-defence’Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired a meeting on West Asia's evolving situation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for nationwide econ...
11 May, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
PM Modi calls for pandemic-era austerity drivePrime Minister Narendra Modi urged Indians to embrace austerity measures, similar to the Covid-19 pandemic, to counter disruptions in fuel ...
11 May, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Liquor stocks have macro tailwinds, but will FTAs become a problem? 6 liquor stocks with an upside potential of up to 26%Supply chain disruptions caused by the US-Israel-Iran conflict have a second-order impact on several industries. The liquor sector is no ex...
25 Apr, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
Gold duty cut spurs official imports, curbs unofficial channels: ICRAIndia's gold import dynamics saw a shift in FY2025 following a sharp reduction in import duty from 15% to 6%, effective July 24, 2024. Acco...
24 Jun, 2025, 02.58 PM IST
India's gold duty cut likely to spark buying spree during festivalsIndia anticipated robust gold demand during the festive season, driven by a major cut in import duties. This reduction made prices more app...
26 Aug, 2024, 11.39 AM IST
Budget 2021 brings twin benefits for Gold ETFsAll those holding gold will see the value erode to that extent whereas all those who want to buy more will get it relatively cheaper to tha...
02 Feb, 2021, 10.23 AM IST