New Regulatory Framework for Gold Imports The Indian government has implemented stricter regulations for duty-free gold imports by exporters, effective immediately, as part of a strategic effort to prevent the misuse of trade incentives and curb illicit market activities. Under the revised guidelines issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), all first-time applicants…
Ensuring Domestic Food Security The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), operating under India’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry, officially notified an extension of the prohibition on sugar exports through September. This regulatory intervention aims to prioritize domestic availability and maintain price stability within the Indian market during a period of fluctuating global supply chains….
New Regulatory Framework for Precious Metal Imports The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) in India has introduced stringent new regulations governing the import of gold inputs by jewelry exporters, effective immediately. The updated policy imposes a strict 100-kilogram cap on such imports and mandates physical verification of manufacturing facilities for any entity seeking to…
The Indian government has officially banned all sugar exports effective immediately, a policy directive from the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) that will remain in force until September 30, 2026. This sweeping mandate, which shifts the commodity’s status from ‘restricted’ to ‘prohibited,’ aims to safeguard domestic availability amid concerns regarding narrowing production margins and…
The Indian government, through the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), has imposed a strict limit of 100 kilograms on gold imports conducted under the Advance Authorisation scheme, effective immediately. This regulatory move, announced this week in New Delhi, aims to curb the misuse of duty-free import benefits and streamline compliance across the precious metals…
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) in New Delhi implemented stringent new regulations on May 14 to monitor duty-free gold imports under the Advance Authorisation (AA) scheme. The government has capped imports at 100 kilograms per authorization and introduced mandatory compliance hurdles to curb rising gold imports and alleviate pressure on India’s national trade…
