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IMPACT OF TAXATION ON GOLD AND CHALLENGES IN THE JEWELLERY SECTOR SET TO BE HOT TOPIC AT DUBAI PRECIOUS METALS CONFERENCE
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DMCC, the world's leading Free Zone for commodities trade and enterprise, is set to hold an in-depth discussion on "The Evolution and Impact of Taxation on Gold" and "Challenges in the Jewellery Sector" on the first day at the 7th edition of the Dubai Precious Metals Conference. In India, the government imposed a 5% customs duty on gold jewellery last year. And in the UAE, a 5% VAT rate has been imposed on gold jewellery since the start of 2018.
What are the implications of these taxes and how are they impacting the gold market? These, and other issues, will be tackled in depth on the first day of the conference. The first panel will be moderated by presenter and business journalist Richard Dean, and the panelists include Mr. Chandu Siroya, Vice Chairman, Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group (DGJG); Mr. Hakan Aytekin, Deputy Director - Precious Metals and Diamond Market, Borsa Istanbul; Mr. Albert Cheng, CEO, SBMA; and Mr. Bhargava Vadiya, of BN Vaidya & Associates. Mr. Vadiya says: "I am delighted to be taking part in this very important debate. I am sure it will be one of the most keenly awaited at the conference. I congratulate the conference organisers on   more
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