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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Gold import duty hike inflates prices, raises smuggling risk: Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council

New Delhi, The Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council on Wednesday said raising gold import duty does not curb imports but inflates prices, and urged the government to hold talks with industry stakeholders for sustainable solutions.

"Hiking import duties rarely curbs gold imports, it merely inflates prices. Despite gold prices doubling recently, imports have not declined proportionally," the council said in a statement.

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