Bullion strike

Bullion strike spills onto Day 9 as jewellers press demand

Jewellers across the country have been in protest mode since March 2 against the proposed levy on non-silver jewellery items announced in the Budget 2016-17 and mandatory quoting of PAN by customers for transactions of Rs 2 lakh and above.

 

Mar 10, 2016, 15:39 PM IST

Up against excise duty, bullion traders shut shops for 2nd day

Gold and jewellery establishments in many parts of the country remained closed today for the second day as traders protested against a budgetary proposal to levy 1 per cent excise duty on jewellery.

Mar 03, 2016, 15:27 PM IST