DGFT Extends FY26 Gold Import Quota Licence Validity Under India-UAE CEPA Till Sept 30
DGFT has extended the validity of FY26 gold import tariff-rate quota licences under the India-UAE CEPA to September 30, 2026. Importers get a 1% duty concession on up to 200 tonnes annually—easing sourcing costs for jewellery retailers amid USD 15.4 billion in UAE gold imports.
DGFT extended validity of FY26 gold import TRQ licences under India-UAE CEPA till September 30, 2026, allowing importers concessional 1% duty on up to 200 tonnes—relevant to jewellery retailers sourcing gold.
Why this matters
The extension follows DGFT capping duty-free gold imports at 100 kg per authorisation after a 15% duty hike, and earlier stalls when court cases froze the India-UAE CEPA preferential gold quota route.
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