The Economic Times

Budget 2026: Customs levy on personal imports halved to 10%; high-end electronic goods, apparel may see lower landed costs

The government has also signalled higher duty-free allowances for Indians returning from overseas travel, potentially widening the benefit for frequent flyers and international shoppers. The move could drop the landed cost of everything from electronics to fashion that customers import privately, mostly because they are unavailable in India or would be launched later, industry executives said.