The bullion industry expects the government to announce significant reduction in import duty on gold in the upcoming Budget 2020. It must be noted that gold imports are curren jewellery industry tly levied customs duty of 12.5% and an additional 3% as GST.
Precious Metal was on Track to Post a Weekly Gain
Precious Metal – Spot gold fell 0.2 per cent to $1,560.50 per ounce by 0131 GMT. For the week, prices were on track to gain 0.3 per cent. US gold futures slipped 0.4 per cent to $1,559.20.
MCX Gold Price Steady at Rs 40,080 per 10 gram, Silver Slip
MCX Gold prices declined by Rs 213 to Rs 40,080 per 10 gram in the Mumbai bullion market on rupee depreciation. It, however, traded steady in the international market ahead of European Central Bank’s first policy meet of the New Year later today.
