Five reforms India needs before the next shockIndia faces economic vulnerabilities from external crises. Five reforms are proposed to build resilience. These include reducing gold and c...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.59 PM IST
Gold rush missed: Can India dig its way out of import dependence?India's significant gold imports, exceeding 800 tonnes in 2024 while producing only 2 tonnes, highlight a missed opportunity. Learning from...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
Which city is known as the world's gold capital? The historic gold discovery that changed an entire world’s futureJohannesburg, known as the "Gold Capital of the World" or "eGoli," rose to prominence after a significant gold discovery in 1886. This spar...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
India takes the shine off silver as imports plunge 82% in May after duty hikeMay witnessed a steep decline of over 81% in India's silver imports, a result of the government's recent moves to hike import duties and re...
17 Jun, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
Gems, jewellery exports dip 2.49% to USD 2,047.80 million in May: Trade bodyIndia's gems and jewellery exports saw a dip in May. High gold prices and supply issues impacted overall shipments. Gold jewellery exports ...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.53 PM IST
India’s gold hunger stays unshaken as higher duties fail to close the import floodgatesIndia's insatiable thirst for gold remains resilient even in the face of increased import duties. Prior to the tax increase, there was a no...
16 Jun, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
Exports rise 18% to 6-month high in May; trade deficit widensIndia's merchandise exports reached a record $45.2 billion in May. Imports also grew, leading to a trade deficit of $28.21 billion. Commerc...
16 Jun, 2026, 12.17 AM IST
Gold imports up 34 pc to $3.41 bn in May; silver shipments plunge over 86 pcDuring May, India's gold imports skyrocketed by 34 percent, hitting USD 3.41 billion, as soaring gold prices fueled demand. In stark contra...
15 Jun, 2026, 09.19 PM IST
Stocks, gold or debt? Rs 2.7 lakh crore fund manager who predicted bullion boom on where to invest nowManish Banthia, CIO-Fixed Income at ICICI Prudential AMC, who correctly predicted the gold rally in 2023, now sees little value in adding f...
12 Jun, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
India grants retrospective custom duty relief on imports of select nuclear power generation equipmentIndia has granted retrospective customs duty relief on specified nuclear power generation equipment imported between April 1, 2019 and Janu...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.58 AM IST
World Bank cuts global growth forecast to 2.5%; India seen growing 6.6% amid Iran warGlobal economic growth is set to slow to 2.5% this year. The World Bank attributes this to the Iran war, which has driven up energy prices ...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
Gold ETFs see first outflow in a year, silver ETFs bleed for fourth straight monthGold ETFs saw their first outflow in over a year in May, while silver ETFs extended losses for the fourth straight month, according to AMFI...
10 Jun, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
Gold falls below pre-duty-hike levels as overseas prices dropGold prices in India have fallen significantly, reaching their lowest point since early May. This price drop is expected to encourage more ...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
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