The Economic Times

Gold price rise impact on Budget 2026: Increase threshold of Rs 2 lakh for giving PAN, Aadhaar for buying gold jewellery, experts demand in Budget 2026

Experts are urging the government to raise the spending limit for gold purchases requiring PAN or Aadhaar. The current Rs 2 lakh threshold, set in 2016, is now easily crossed due to rising gold prices. This impacts ordinary buyers and small jewellers. An increased limit would ease compliance for genuine customers while maintaining transparency for high-value transactions.