Jewellers adamant on excise rollback, extend stir till Sunday

Last Updated: Thursday, March 22, 2012, 21:20

Irked over the no-response from the finance ministry to the demand of rolling back 1 percent excise duty on unbranded jewellery, the jewellers who have been striking from last Saturday extended the protest till Sunday.

Bullion traders protest gold duty hike, shut shops for 3rd day

Last Updated: Monday, March 19, 2012, 20:42

Gold and jewellery establishments in many parts of the country remained closed for the third day Monday as traders are protesting budgetary proposals to double basic customs duty on gold import and imposition of excise duty on unbranded jewellery.

Bullion traders protest gold duty hike, shut shops for 3rd day

Last Updated: Monday, March 19, 2012, 20:42

Gold and jewellery establishments in many parts of the country remained closed for the third day Monday as traders are protesting budgetary proposals to double basic customs duty on gold import and imposition of excise duty on unbranded jewellery.