India Fails to Lower Tax on Gold

Gold 400 oz Bars

India surprised everyone. They did not remove the tax on gold and in fact increased it. India is the number-one consumer of gold jewelry. Sales have declined recently because many expected the tax to be lifted. A near 10% tax on gold has been rather high. Nevertheless, the government sees this as a capital outflow.

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