India has raised gold and silver import duties to 15% from 6% to curb overseas purchases and safeguard foreign exchange reserves. The change is already reflected in daily metal quotes across key cities, with Delhi and Mumbai showing 24k, 22k, and 18k rates at sharply updated levels for consumers watching today’s gold prices.
Gold prices in Chennai eased slightly on Friday, April 17, 2026, mirroring the national trend. Leading jewellers quoted 24K gold at around ₹15,431 per gram, down from ₹15,568 on Thursday. The dip comes ahead of Akshaya Tritiya, when demand typically rises and prices can swing quickly.
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