MMTC, STC may lose gold tax edge as 3% GST weighed

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The proposal is aimed at ensuring that different channels used to import bullion face similar tax treatment and at reducing classification and valuation disputes that have resulted in lengthy litigation.

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  • Reported by Times of India and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:20:04 UTC.

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