'Make 1% tax at source mandatory on purchase of bullion'

Last Updated: Thursday, February 7, 2013, 19:01

Gold imports can be reduced by 150 tonnes this year if the government makes mandatory one percent tax at source and production of PAN for purchase of bullion in cash.

Gold prices may rise 20% on Dhanteras, say jewellers

Last Updated: Friday, November 9, 2012, 17:16

Gold prices may jump further by 20 percent to touch Rs 32,500 per 10 gram here on 'Dhanteras', a day considered auspicious for buying the precious metal, bullion traders said on Friday.

Make gold hallmarking mandatory: CAG to Govt

Last Updated: Thursday, August 30, 2012, 15:24

To protect consumers from unscrupulous jewellers, the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) has advised the government to enforce compulsory hallmarking of gold jewellery.

Govt to look into jewellers demands at appropriate time

Last Updated: Friday, April 27, 2012, 18:54

The government on Friday said it at an appropriate time will look into jewellers' demand, including roll back of excise duty on unbranded jewellery.

Gold rises on fresh buying; silver fall on reduced offtake

Last Updated: Saturday, April 7, 2012, 15:40

Gold prices on Saturday shot up by Rs 250 to Rs 28,390 per 10 gm as the bullion market reopened after three-week nationwide jewellers' strike, while silver shed Rs 300 at Rs 56,200 per kg on less offtake.

Jewellers back to business after 21-day strike

Last Updated: Saturday, April 7, 2012, 12:42

Bullion traders and jewellers on Saturday returned to business, suspending three-week long strike following the government's assurance that it will consider their demand for rollback of excise duty on non-branded jewellery and hike in import duty on gold.

Jewellers call off 21-day strike after Pranab's assurance

Last Updated: Friday, April 6, 2012, 13:49

Bullion traders and jewellers on Friday called off their 21-day nationwide strike after meeting UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee who assured them that their demand for rollback of excise duty on unbranded jewellery would be considered.

Jewellers call off 21-day strike after Pranab's assurance

Last Updated: Friday, April 6, 2012, 13:49

Bullion traders and jewellers on Friday called off their 21-day nationwide strike after meeting UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee who assured them that their demand for rollback of excise duty on unbranded jewellery would be considered.

Centre to rollback gold duty hike?

Last Updated: Friday, April 6, 2012, 09:00

With many Congress leaders sympathizing with agitating jewellers, the government may decide to rollback one percent of excise duty on non-branded jewellery today.

Satara jewellers shave their heads as mark of protest

Last Updated: Thursday, April 5, 2012, 22:21

Over 50 jewellers on Thursday shaved their heads as part of their ongoing protest against hike in import duty and excise duty on gold.

Jewellers' strike enters 20th day; to meet FM

Last Updated: Thursday, April 5, 2012, 17:23

Jewellers, who will meet Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Friday, remained firm over complete rollback of excise duty as their national wide agitation entered the 20th day on Thursday, resulting in a revenue loss of over Rs 20,000 crore.

Jewellers' strike enters 20th day; to meet FM

Last Updated: Thursday, April 5, 2012, 17:23

Jewellers, who will meet Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Friday, remained firm over complete rollback of excise duty as their national wide agitation entered the 20th day on Thursday, resulting in a revenue loss of over Rs 20,000 crore.