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Economic Times12/05/2026BusinessIndia

PM Modi Urges Citizens to Postpone Gold Purchases Amidst West Asia Tensions

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Prime Minister Modi has asked citizens to postpone gold purchases to reduce India's import bill amidst West Asia tensions, sparking concerns among the jewellery industry about business and job impacts.

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