DGFT public notice 53/2025-26 · 24 Mar 2026
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Extension in the validity of TRQ Authorisation for import of gold under India-UAE CEPA (Tariff Head 7108) issued in FY 2025-26, till 30.06.2026 - reg.
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Check the official recordThe Directorate General of Foreign Trade has extended the validity of Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) Authorisations for the import of gold under the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) for the financial year 2025-26. Originally set to expire on March 31, 2026, the validity period is now extended until June 30, 2026. This measure is intended to facilitate importers facing challenges due to geopolitical developments affecting global trade and logistics. The extension is automatic, requiring no separate application, composition fee, amendment, or endorsement from the authorization holders.
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[TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY PART-I (SECTION-I)]
Directorate General of Foreign Trade Department of Commerce, Government of India Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi
Public Notice No.: 53/2025-26 Dated: 24th March, 2026
Subject: Extension in the validity of TRQ Authorisation for import of gold under India-UAE CEPA (Tariff Head 7108) issued in FY 2025-26, till 30.06.2026 - reg.
In view of the prevailing geopolitical developments affecting global trade and logistics, and with a view to facilitating importers, the Director General of Foreign Trade, in exercise of the powers conferred under paragraphs 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy, 2023, as amended from time to time, hereby extends the validity of TRQ Authorisations issued in the financial year 2025-26, for import of Gold under CTH 7108 issued under the India-UAE CEPA, from the existing validity of 31.03.2026 up to 30.06.2026.
Effect of this Public Notice: The validity of TRQ Authorisations for import of Gold under CTH 7108 issued under the India-UAE CEPA, issued in the financial year 2025-26, stands automatically extended up to 30.06.2026.
(Lav Agarwal) Director General of Foreign Trade & Ex-Officio Addl. Secretary to the Government of India Email: dgft@nic.in
(Issued from File No. 01/89/180/35/AM-25/PC-2(A) / E-43340)
