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Traders criticise gold tax increase

By Joe Leahy in Mumbai and Chris Flood in London

Published: July 6 2009 18:22 | Last updated: July 6 2009 18:22

India, the world’s largest consumer of gold, could face a drop in precious metal imports after the government announced plans to double import taxes on gold and silver.

Customs duty on gold bars and coins is set to double to Rs200 ($4.12) per 10 grammes as part of India’s interim budget.

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