Gold import duty jumps to 15% here is what investors should do next

Published on 13 May 2026

Duty hike ripples through ETFs MCX and jewellery rates

Gold surged after India raised import duty from 6% to 15%, pushing up MCX and IBJA rates, influencing gold ETFs and increasing jewellery retailer prices. Experts urge existing investors to avoid panic selling and treat gold as an inflation and global-uncertainty hedge. For new buyers, they recommend staggered purchases rather than investing a lump sum.

Import duty rose from 6% to 15%, driving gold prices higher
MCX, IBJA rates, ETFs and jewellery prices were hit
Experts advise holding gold as a hedge, not panic selling
New investors should use staggered buying instead of lump sums

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