Kerala gold merchants press state for pre-GST settlement, crackdown on unregistered trade

Kerala Gold and Silver Merchants Association is urging the state to settle legacy pre-GST tax cases and rein in parallel unregistered gold trade that rivals the turnover of 12,000 registered traders. The body is also seeking a commission on sector challenges, and will host a jewellery fair in Angamaly on July 3-5.

— Filed Mon, 15 Jun, 2026, 14:07 IST · Source The Hindu BusinessLine · Updated

Kerala gold merchants urge state government to settle pre-GST tax cases, curb parallel unregistered gold trade exceeding 12,000 registered traders' turnover, and form a commission to study sector challenges. Jewellery fair planned in Angamaly July 3-5.