Govt restricts import of unstudded platinum jewellery

India has tightened import rules for certain unstudded platinum jewellery. These new restrictions are effective immediately and will remain in place until April 30, 2026. Importers will now need prior approval for all such consignments. This move follows concerns about duty-free imports of platinum-alloy jewellery containing significant gold content. Similar curbs were recently placed on silver jewellery imports.