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Gold demand drops 70% after sharp duty hike in India

Demand fell to about 7.5 tonnes in the fortnight ended May 27 from around 25 tonnes a year earlier, according to industry estimates. The government increased the import duty on gold to 15% from 6% with effect from May 13.

30 May 2026 6:00 am