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news The Hindu 2026-05-13

India Doubles Gold/Silver Import Duty Amid West Asia Crisis

In response to the deepening West Asia crisis, India has doubled its import duties on gold and silver. Government leaders are also cutting convoy sizes.


In today’s episode Union government steps up austerity measures as the West Asia crisis deepens, with the Centre doubling gold and silver import duty and BJP leaders cutting convoy sizes, U.S. President Donald Trump’s China visit, and more.

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