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title: "India Restricts Silver Jewellery Imports Till March 2026"
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description: "The Indian government has imposed import restrictions on unstudded silver jewellery until March 31, 2026, to prevent misuse of free trade agreements and manage the surge in imports from Thailand. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade noted a tenfold increase in imports, rising from 4 to 40 metric tonnes, with Thailand's share increasing from 78% to 98%. Imports in this category will now require a government-issued licence."
datetime: "2025-09-25T01:07:11.000Z"
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# India Restricts Silver Jewellery Imports Till March 2026

The government on Wednesday imposed import restrictions on unstudded silver jewellery—previously allowed freely—until March 31, 2026, local media reported.

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) issued a notification stating that the move aims to curb the misuse of free trade agreements (FTAs) and address large-scale imports of silver disguised as finished jewellery.

The action follows observations by the Commerce Ministry of a tenfold increase in silver jewellery imports from Thailand.

Volumes surged from 4 metric tonnes to 40 metric tonnes in recent months, with Thailand's share of these imports rising from 78% to 98%.

Goods falling under the restricted category will now require a government-issued licence for import.

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