India Increases Bullion Import Duties Amid Rupee Weakness
India has raised import duties on gold and silver to 15%, up from 6%, in an effort to curb imports that are putting pressure on the rupee. The move follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for citizens to reduce bullion purchases, as rising global energy costs and geopolitical tensions further strain India’s trade deficit.
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