INDIA JEWELLERY REGULATIONS
Akshaya Tritiya 2026 date and time: Check city-wise muhurat timings for gold buying
Akshaya Tritiya, a festival believed to bring wealth, sees a surge in gold purchases, with demand often rising a week prior. This year, the auspicious day falls on Sunday, April 19, 2026, with specific muhurat timings varying by city. Consumers are increasingly opting for investment-grade gold like coins and bars, alongside digital gold, while traditional jewellery remains popular.
India's FDI plan for ecommerce; Tata charges up iPhone biz
India is planning to allow FDI in inventory-based ecommerce exclusively for exports. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
West Asia war: Amid gloom and doom in Surat and Tiruppur’s textile clusters, one industry offers hope
As the West Asia conflict drags down most sectors in India’s two major textile hubs, one segment in Surat is opening up new opportunities
Gold: The correction was the repositioning, not the end of the trend
Gold remains a vital liquidity source even with price drops. Central banks and individuals are selling gold to ease financial strains. In India, investors are shifting towards Gold ETFs for easier and more efficient investment. This trend offers attractive entry points for building gold exposure. Gold ETFs provide transparent pricing and security, making gold a liquid asset.
Personal guarantors to bankrupt firms will need to declare crypto holding, art collections in IBC proceedings
New draft rules will require personal guarantors of stressed companies to declare all personal assets. This includes crypto, jewellery, and foreign holdings. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India is tightening disclosure requirements. These regulations aim to cover assets indirectly owned or controlled by guarantors. This move will impact thousands of applications filed under IBC.
India restricts precious metal jewellery imports
India has restricted imports of gold and precious metal jewellery from ASEAN countries, particularly Thailand, which were previously duty-free. A license is now required for jewellery studded with pearls, diamonds, and other precious metals, except for goods destined for SEZs and EOUs not sold domestically. This move aims to curb illicit imports exploiting tariff differentials.
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Unlocking $161 billion: What India must do to boost China exports
China is the world's second-largest importer after the US, with total imports valued at about $2.6 tn in 2024. Yet, India's share in China's imports stands at a mere 0.7%. These numbers point to an underexploited opportunity of considerable magnitude.
India's shiny new habit needs polish
Young Indians are embracing digital gold for its convenience in buying small amounts via smartphones. This surge in popularity highlights the need for stronger regulation and oversight for fintech-offered gold, as the industry seeks government assistance to bolster transaction volumes and ensure robust custody and audit practices.
Gold holding above 100g: Can it be seized by income tax department if you don’t have right papers? Check varying limits for men and women
India has no legal limit on gold ownership, provided its source is declared income. While CBDT offers seizure guidelines for specific gold jewellery quantities during searches, exceeding these limits isn't illegal if the origin is explained. Documentation like bills, inheritance papers, or gift records is crucial for proving legitimacy, especially for coins and bars.
Investors take to digital gold in a big way
Digital gold purchases in India saw a significant surge in 2025. Younger investors are increasingly opting for small, online gold purchases over traditional jewellery. This trend is driven by convenience and accessibility. Experts believe government regulations will further boost this digital gold market.
Sebi gold pricing shift: A step toward India-led price discovery
In a groundbreaking shift, mutual funds will now price gold and silver according to Indian exchange rates, stepping away from the traditional London benchmarks. This move boosts both transparency and precision for investors, signaling India's rising presence in the global gold market.
Govt imposes import curbs on silver jewellery studded with diamonds
New import restrictions are now in effect for silver jewellery featuring inexpensive diamonds, with the government limiting these imports until June 30, 2026. This policy revision, moving from free to restricted, aims to curb silver imports from ASEAN nations. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade announced the immediate implementation of these curbs.
Cheap gold in Dubai amid Middle East Crisis: How much gold can you buy and bring to India at lower cost and taxes?
Flight disruptions due to the Iran-Israel conflict have led to discounted gold prices in Dubai, presenting potential buying opportunities for Indians. However, experts caution that customs duties, GST, and other charges can significantly erode profit margins, making large-scale arbitrage unlikely.
Sunil Gold India files draft papers with Sebi to float IPO
Sunil Gold India Ltd is preparing for its initial public offering. The company plans to raise funds through a combination of new share issuance and an offer for sale by its promoters. Proceeds will support working capital and general corporate needs. Sunil Gold India designs and supplies gold jewellery, serving domestic and international markets.
Jack Daniel's maker to launch more brands in India to tap premium spirits boom, executive says
Brown-Forman is set to introduce premium spirits like El Jimador and Herradura tequila, along with Benriach whisky, to India within two to three years. The company aims to make India a leading international market. This expansion aligns with India's growing affluent consumer base and its projected rise as the world's largest spirits market by volume by 2032.
Looking for replacement of your old gold jewellery after unprecedented price rise? 6 factors you must check before going for new hallmarked piece
With gold prices rising, consumers are increasingly exchanging old jewellery for hallmarked pieces to ensure purity and better resale value. Mandatory hallmarking in India, regulated by BIS, certifies gold's karat and fineness, reducing fraud risk and enabling fair valuation. Buyers should verify BIS logo, HUID, and purity marks for authenticity.
India-US trade pact protects key sensitive sectors: Commerce Secretary
India has successfully protected its sensitive agricultural and dairy sectors in the interim trade agreement with the US, ensuring no duty concessions were granted on key products. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal stated that this approach safeguards farmers' livelihoods. The pact is expected to be finalized by March, offering an advantage to India's labor-intensive sectors facing reduced tariffs.
Who is Shivam Mishra? Inside the lavish life of tobacco tycoon KK Mishra's son who crashed his Rs 10 crore Lamborghini in Kanpur
Shivam Mishra, the son of tobacco tycoon KK Mishra, whose Banshidhar Exports Pvt. Ltd. supplies tobacco to gutkha manufacturers, has found himself in a controversy after he rammed his Rs 10 crore Lamborghini into pedestrians in Kanpur. Shivam Mishra owns high-profile cars and diamond watch worth crores and lives a lavish lifestyle. In 2024, the IT officials seized luxury cars associated with Shivam Mishra who had the same registration numbers.
Buying gold worth Rs 20 lakh in Dubai and selling it in India: Can you make huge gains without any risk? Experts weigh in
Suraj Nangia, founder, Nangia Global, says an Indian traveller who has resided abroad for over one year can bring in a limited amount of gold jewellery duty-free: up to 20 grams for men and 40 grams for women. He reveals travellers exceeding the duty-free jewellery allowance face a tiered duty structure, starting around 3% and rising to 6% and 10% for higher quantities.
India has secured Annex on EU CBAM to cut GHG emissions: Govt to Parliament
India-EU FTA: The Annex establishes a Technical Dialogue wherein India and EU will engage on technical exchanges on implementation of carbon border adjustment measuresincluding their product scope and embedded emissions coverage; monitoring,reporting and verification processes, and the possibility to take into account the carbon price effectively paid in the other Party under a carbon emissions reduction scheme.
InCred Holdings, Elevate Campuses among 8 IPOs approved by Sebi
Sebi has approved eight IPOs across financial services, infrastructure, engineering, education and manufacturing, signalling steady primary market momentum. InCred Holdings leads the pipeline, alongside offerings from engineering, IT, metals, education, jewellery and electronics firms cleared for listing in coming months.
India's Counterstrike: Budget 2026 arms India with plans to blunt out Trump's tariff attack
Budget 2026 targets export growth and domestic manufacturing. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced measures to simplify customs, reduce red tape, and provide sector-specific support. Key areas like marine, leather, textiles, and electronics will see duty exemptions and incentives. The budget also aims to ease personal imports and streamline trade processes. These reforms are designed to boost India's global market competitiveness.
International travellers can now bring goods worth Rs 75,000 duty-free
India has raised the duty-free import limit for returning residents and tourists of Indian origin to Rs 75,000, effective February 2. This update, replacing the decade-old Baggage Rules, also revises the allowance for foreign tourists to Rs 25,000. Specific duty-free allowances for gold jewellery have also been introduced for returning Indian residents.
EU FTA to aid India’s trade diversification, widen market access: Moody’s
India's trade deal with the European Union promises new opportunities. Exporters will gain wider market access, helping diversify trade. This agreement is seen as a positive step for both India and the EU. It aims to increase trade volumes and strengthen economic ties. The deal is expected to benefit sectors like textiles and gems.
Gold, Silver scale new peaks as dollar slips
Gold and silver have hit record highs, fueled by strong demand and a dropped value of the US dollar. Escalating geopolitical tensions are also playing a significant role in this upward trend. Wealthy investors are turning to gold as a safe haven, while traders explore financing options for gold acquisitions.
Budget 2025: Can Sitharaman make gold more affordable for the middle class?
Union Budget 2025: Jewellers and bullion dealers urge Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to facilitate gold purchases via EMI for the middle class, allocate funds for artisan upskilling, and appoint a single regulator for the gold market. They also seek reduced import duties and tax rates to boost the sector's growth and support job creation and exports.
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi asks BIS to weigh mandatory hallmarking of silver jewellery
Consumers are urging that the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) make hallmarking for silver jewellery mandatory, stated Minister Pralhad Joshi on the 78th BIS foundation day. Currently, hallmarking is only compulsory for gold jewellery. Since mandatory hallmarking began in June 2021, over 442.8 million gold items have been marked officially.
Banks ask RBI to frame policy for silver loans
A bank executive aware of the matter said with the increase in silver exports, jewellery manufacturers have been asking banks to extend credit for the procurement of silver, silver articles and jewellery manufacturing.
Govt issues guidelines on exemptions for gold jewellery, artifacts hallmarking
This announcement has come at the back of the numerous requests made on the export and re-import rules with respect to the trade policy.
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