Import Duty

Gold Import Duty Hike: India Raises Tax to 15% Amid Rupee Crisis

Gold Import Duty Hike: India Raises Tax to 15% Amid Rupee Crisis

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May 13, 2026

The Union Government has sharply increased the import duty on gold and silver to 15% to curb rising trade deficits and stabilize the rupee, following a record low against the US dollar.