In a significant move aimed at facilitating trade and easing compliance for importers, the Government of India has announced the extension of validity of Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) Authorisations for import of gold under the India–UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
As per Public Notice No. 53/2025-26 dated 24th March, 2026, issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), Department of Commerce, the validity of TRQ Authorisations issued during the financial year 2025-26 for import of gold (Tariff Head 7108) has been extended.
The decision has been taken in view of prevailing geopolitical developments affecting global trade and logistics, with the objective of providing relief and ensuring continuity for importers. Accordingly, the existing validity of such authorisations, which was earlier up to 31st March, 2026, has now been extended till 30th June, 2026.
Importantly, the extension will be automatic in nature, and no separate application, amendment, endorsement, or payment of any composition fee will be required by the authorisation holders to avail this benefit.
This measure is expected to reduce procedural burdens and enhance ease of doing business for stakeholders engaged in gold imports under the India–UAE CEPA framework.
Impact:
With this notification, all TRQ Authorisations for gold import issued in FY 2025-26 under the CEPA agreement will remain valid up to 30th June, 2026, thereby ensuring uninterrupted trade operations and greater flexibility for importers.
The Public Notice can be accessed at: https://a2ztaxcorp.net/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/PN-53-English_0001.pdf
