Executive Summary
The import authorisation will be issued by the DGFT. Last month, the government raised import duty on gold and silver to 15% to curb non-essential imports amid the West Asia crisis. Silver imports in April jumped 157% year-on-year to $411 million. In a notification, the DGFT said that import of silver (including silver plated with gold or platinum), unwrought or in semi-manufactured forms, or in powder form; powder, grains; and containing 99.9% or more by weight of silver, "through
Source Coverage
| Source | Headline | Published At |
|---|---|---|
| Economic Times – Foreign Trade | Silver imports via authorised channels only | 2026-03-06 00:00:00+00:00 |
Timeline
- 2026-03-06 00:00:00+00:00: Silver imports via authorised channels only (via Economic Times – Foreign Trade)
