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India Gold Import Duty Smuggling

The increase in import duties could lead to a resurgence of gold smuggling in India.

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FIRST SEENMay 13, 2026
LAST SEENMay 13, 2026
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"Industry experts warn it could also revive gold smuggling networks that had weakened after tariff cuts in 2024."

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