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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
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Gold tariff hike boosts grey market, hurts organised trade, says WGC

MUMBAI - India has seen a rise in unofficial gold ​inflows since the government raised ​import tariffs on the precious metal earlier this year, ​widening margins for grey-market operators and hurting organised players, the World Gold Council said on Thursday.

India, the world's biggest gold consumer after China, more than doubled import tariffs to 15% ‌on May ⁠13 ⁠to curb demand, cut the trade deficit and ease pressure on the rupee.

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