
May 22, 2026
✦Financial Express
Why gold jewellery sales volumes in India may see their worst year in a decade
Gold jewellery sales in India might have their worst year in a decade. High gold prices and a big customs duty hike are expected to make sales volumes drop 13-15% this year. Himank Sharma said, "The central government's decision to more than double the customs duty on gold... will be a significant deterrent."