Hindustan Zinc shares surge 5% as silver prices near Rs 3 lakh/kg after import duty hike; Vedanta shares jump 4%

Government has raised import duties on gold and silver to 15 percent. This move has caused precious metal prices to surge. Hindustan Zinc and Vedanta shares saw significant jumps following the announcement. The government aims to curb imports and stabilize the rupee. Hindustan Zinc, India's largest silver producer, is expected to benefit from higher silver prices.