DGFT caps Advance Authorisation gold imports at 100 kg, tightens exporter compliance
India's DGFT has capped gold imports under the Advance Authorisation scheme at 100 kg per authorisation and mandated facility inspections, 50% export obligation linkage, and fortnightly CA-certified reports. The move follows a duty hike to 15% and aims to curb misuse amid USD 71.98 bn FY26 bullion imports.
DGFT caps gold imports under Advance Authorisation scheme at 100 kg and tightens compliance for gems and jewellery exporters, including mandatory facility inspections, 50% export obligation linkage, and fortnightly CA-certified reports, following duty hike to 15%.
Why this matters
DGFT is escalating oversight on bullion-linked export schemes after a duty hike to 15%, signaling a structural tightening of gold import channels amid record FY26 bullion inflows of USD 71.98 bn.
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