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India has tightened silver import rules as the government moves to protect foreign exchange reserves and defend the weakening rupee. Authorities shifted many silver imports from the “free” category to “restricted,” meaning importers now need special licenses for most silver shipments.

The decision comes after silver imports surged sharply, increasing pressure on India’s trade deficit and currency stability. Officials are also trying to stop misuse of trade agreements and reduce excessive bullion inflows into the country.

Analysts say the move could tighten domestic silver supply, push local prices higher, and strengthen demand for locally manufactured products. India remains one of the world’s biggest silver consumers, relying heavily on imports for jewellery, investment, and industrial demand. 

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India tightens silver import rules to defend rupee amid energy shock

India just made it significantly harder to bring silver into the country. Starting May 16, 2026, high-purity silver bars, those with 99.9% purity or higher, have been reclassified from “Free” to “Restricted” under the country’s trade policy. The practical effect: more than 90% of silver imports now require a government-issued license.

The move, implemented by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), is part of a broader effort to stem foreign exchange outflows at a time when the rupee is under pressure from geopolitical turmoil and rising energy costs.

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The restriction targets silver bars classified under ITC HS Codes 71069221 and 71069229. Previously, importers could bring in these bars without any special authorization. Now they need a license, which means bureaucratic gatekeeping on a commodity that India imports in massive quantities.

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The licensing requirement doesn’t apply to everyone equally. Exemptions exist for 100% Export Oriented Units (EOUs), Special Economic Zones (SEZs), and imports tied to export promotion schemes. In other words, if you’re importing silver to make something that gets sold abroad, Delhi is fine with that. It’s the imports that stay domestic, pulling hard currency out of the country, that the government wants to throttle.

This reclassification didn’t happen in isolation. Just days earlier, on May 12, 2026, India hiked import duties on both gold and silver from 6% to 15%. An additional 3% Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST) on bullion imports was also applied. Combined with the new licensing rules, the effective cost of importing silver into India has jumped dramatically in the span of a single week.



India tightens silver import rules to defend rupee

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