Government increased import duty on gold and silver: from 6% to 15%, this is expected to reduce trade deficit and support the falling rupee.
New Delhi30 minutes ago copy link The government has imposed 10% basic custom duty and 5% Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC). file The Central Government has increased the duty on import of gold and silver from 6% to 15%. This decision was taken in the order issued on Wednesday. The aim of the government…