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Gold smuggling jumps to 50 tonnes as 15% import duty widens gap for unofficial supply

Gold smuggling jumps to 50 tonnes as 15% import duty widens gap for unofficial supply

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  • left · 1 outlet

    Gold smuggling cases at KIA nearly triple in seven months

    — Deccan Herald

  • center · 1 outlet

    According to a World Gold Council report, gold smuggling is estimated to have climbed to around 50 tonnes in the September quarter, compared with just three tonnes in the same period a year earlier. The surge highlights how higher import costs have had unintended consequences for the market.

    — The Times of India

  • right · 1 outlet

    Gold smuggling in India is estimated to have surged to 50 tonnes in the September quarter from three tonnes a year earlier after import duty rose to 15% from 6%, according to the World Gold Council. Meanwhile, demand remained 29% lower year-on-year as record-high prices weighed on purchases.

    — The Economic Times

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Gold smuggling in India is estimated to have surged to 50 tonnes in the September quarter from three tonnes a year earlier after import duty rose to 15% from 6%, according to the World Gold Council. Meanwhile, demand remained 29% lower year-on-year as record-high prices weighed on purchases.

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Gold smuggling jumps to 50 tonnes as 15% import duty widens gap for unofficial supply

Gold smuggling in India is estimated to have surged to 50 tonnes in the September quarter from three tonnes a year earlier after import duty rose to 15% from 6%, according to the World Gold Council. Meanwhile, demand remained 29% lower year-on-year as record-high prices weighed on purchases.

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