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Govt imposes import curbs on certain gold jewellery, articles

The government has imposed import restrictions on specific gold jewellery and articles.

Govt imposes import curbs on certain gold jewellery, articles

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The government has imposed import restrictions on specific gold jewellery and articles.

As per this move, an importer will require a permission of licence from the government for importing these gold products.

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At the same time, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said in a notification that the restrictions will not apply for imports under the India-UAE free trade deal.

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The DGFT also said that the import policy of these products “has been amended from free to restricted with immediate effect”.

The decision will help reduce import of non-essential items.

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