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
How to manage the rupee while protecting growthFirst, on the rupee, one of the most effective ways to stabilise the currency is to improve the flow of foreign exchange into the country. ...
24 May, 2026, 11.32 AM IST
Is government planning to issue gold bonds to temples in exchange for gold reserves? Check hereThe Indian government has officially denied circulating rumors about plans to issue gold bonds to temples or to monetize temple gold holdin...
19 May, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
Gold recycling schemes on the rise after gold prices move up: How your old jewellery is evaluated and what price you getRising import duty and PM Narendra Modi’s appeal to delay purchases have pushed jewellery brands like Kalyan Jewellers and Malabar Gold & D...
15 May, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
Duty hike may bring out more old gold into marketIndustry executives said promoting sales of lower carat jewellery like 14K and 9K can reduce imports by 20-30%, and discouraging investment...
14 May, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
Gold volume growth may dip 10–15% after duty hike, say jewellersIndia's gold and silver import duty hike may affect jewellery sales volumes initially. Industry leaders believe demand will stay strong due...
13 May, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
Malabar Gold & Diamonds backs Modi’s call on responsible gold use, seeks overhaul of monetisation schemeMalabar Gold & Diamonds proposed enhancements to the Gold Monetisation Scheme to boost public participation and mobilize idle gold. The com...
13 May, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
The 2013 ghost returns: Will higher gold duties actually restrict imports or just fuel the grey market?India’s shock hike in gold and silver import duty to 15% has revived memories of the 2013 crisis. While the move aims to curb dollar outflo...
13 May, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
What should you do with your gold investments after PM Modi urges people to postpone gold purchases?Prime Minister Modi urged citizens to postpone gold purchases to curb India's import bill amidst West Asia tensions. While the intention is...
13 May, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
Gold import duty hike inflates prices, raises smuggling risk: Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion CouncilThe Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council has urged the government to discuss ways to control gold imports. They state that increasing...
13 May, 2026, 12.11 PM IST
Containing war impact on growth, current account: PMO stitching up plan to boost foreign fund flowOfficials at both the finance ministry and Niti Aayog are identifying economic opportunities presented by the Iran conflict, as well as gau...
13 May, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
Amid PM Modi's 'no gold buy' appeal, a scheme that planned mobilisation of idle gold at homes gets spotlightThe gems and jewellery sector is urging the government to strengthen the Gold Monetisation Scheme. Industry bodies believe domestic gold mo...
12 May, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
Bullion industry proposes plan to turn India's idle gold into working capitalIndia's gold imports are rising, prompting industry bodies to suggest ways to curb them. Proposals include recycling household gold and lim...
12 May, 2026, 01.00 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
As Modi urges restraint on gold buying, jewellers’ body pitches mobilisation & recycling frameworkThe All India Jewellers & Goldsmith Federation proposes mobilising India's idle gold stocks. This approach aims to save foreign exchange wi...
11 May, 2026, 08.49 PM IST
Zerodha's Nikhil Kamath suggests exploring gold-based stablecoins for IndiaZerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath questioned the long-term suitability of dollar-backed stablecoins for India and proposed exploring a gold-...
11 May, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
- PM Modi's appeal to postpone gold buying could hurt jewellery industry, says GJC
The gems and jewellery sector anticipates challenges following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to delay gold purchases. Industry leader...
11 May, 2026, 05.42 PM IST