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India Gold Import Duty Smuggling
Stable
Steady attention in Gold coverage, without a clear trend.
Updated 14 October 2026
The argument: The increase in import duties could lead to a resurgence of gold smuggling in India.
How attention has changed
0% of Gold coverage
Rolling 3-day share · as of 14 Oct 2026
This measures attention in published coverage, not the likelihood of a price move.
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| 2026-09-30 | 2% |
| 2026-10-01 | 1.4% |
| 2026-10-02 | 1.6% |
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The argument and its evidence
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Recent coverage
Earlier coverage
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Livemint · Published 29 Sep 2026
Indians are buying more and more gold without receipt as prices, tax bite
In coverage record: 30 Sep 2026
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The Irish Sun · Published 23 Aug 2026
Bloodthirsty cartels battle for new billion-dollar empire as snipers shield gold-rich valleys & guards are gunned down
In coverage record: 24 Aug 2026
“Gold has surpassed cocaine revenue in Colombia and Peru. It's become an attractive source of revenue for crime groups. Gold mining alone has become a more stable source of revenue than the pervasively violent drug trade.”
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The Sun U.S Edition · Published 23 Aug 2026
Bloodthirsty cartels battle for new billion-dollar empire as snipers shield gold-rich valleys & guards are gunned down
In coverage record: 24 Aug 2026
“Gold has surpassed cocaine revenue in Colombia and Peru. It's become an attractive source of revenue for crime groups. Gold mining alone has become a more stable source of revenue than the pervasively violent drug trade.”
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NewsBytes · Published 7 Aug 2026
India's only bullion exchange faces leadership shake-up
In coverage record: 8 Aug 2026
“IIBX took nearly three years to cross the 100-ton mark in cumulative gold trading. This is a small fraction of the nearly 700 tons imported annually through other channels like banks.”
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The Economic Times · Published 6 Aug 2026
Indian jewellers may earn up to 1% incentive under revamped Gold Monetisation Scheme: IBJA
In coverage record: 7 Aug 2026
“It's being pushed ahead of the festive season as soaring gold prices and high import duty continue to weigh on jewellery demand, straining the country's import bill, industry executives said.”
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ANI (Asian News International) · Published 4 Aug 2026
Champion Mirabai Chanu Unveils MMTC-PAMP's 'Virasat' Recycled Gold Coin to Celebrate India's 80th Year of Independence
In coverage record: 5 Aug 2026
“By refining and reintroducing existing gold into the formal economy without compromising purity or quality, MMTC-PAMP is helping create a more sustainable supply chain while reducing dependence on imports.”
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The New Indian Express · Published 2 Aug 2026
Kerala GST raids on jewellery shops detect Rs 70-cr tax evasion
In coverage record: 3 Aug 2026
“Preliminary findings from a statewide inspection conducted by the Intelligence and Enforcement wings of the State GST Department under the code name 'Operation Aurum' on Saturday detected suppression of turnover worth Rs 70 crore.”
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Free Press Journal · Published 2 Aug 2026
DRI Arrests Two At Katni Railway Station, Raids Bullion Shop Over Foreign Gold
In coverage record: 3 Aug 2026
“The DRI conducted an operation in Katni and arrested two alleged smugglers and a bullion trader while seizing foreign-origin gold. Gold biscuits of foreign origin, weighing 748.10g, were recovered from their possession and preliminary investigation revealed that the gold originated from a foreign refinery.”
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Moneycontrol · Published 31 Jul 2026
Wigs, Davidoff coffee and a 6-8% pay day: Inside India's gold smuggling boom
In coverage record: 1 Aug 2026
“Higher import duties were intended to discourage gold imports and reduce pressure on India's external account. But market participants argue they have also significantly increased the incentive to bypass official channels. If current trends continue, unofficial gold imports could approach the 100-tonne mark this year, making 2026 one of the biggest years for gold smuggling in recent history.”
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The Indian Express · Published 22 Jul 2026
Check 18, 22 and 24 carat gold prices in Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and other cities
In coverage record: 23 Jul 2026
“On the home front, local gold prices fluctuate daily based on international trends, import duties, and changes in the value of the local currency.”
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The Indian Express · Published 21 Jul 2026
Gold Rate Today, July 21: Check 18, 22 and 24 carat gold prices in Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and other cities
In coverage record: 22 Jul 2026
“Domestically, regional gold rates experience constant daily fluctuations, driven largely by global market movements, import tariffs, and shifts in the national currency's valuation.”
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Times Now · Published 13 May 2026
Gold Rate Today Live Updates 13th May 2026: Govt Raises Import Duty To 15% - Check 24K, 22K Gold Prices In Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai And More
In coverage record: 13 May 2026
“Industry experts warn it could also revive gold smuggling networks that had weakened after tariff cuts in 2024.”
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