Gold Jewelry Duty-Free Limit Increased: New Baggage Rules 2026 Bring Relief

• New Baggage Rules 2026, effective February 2, 2026, increase the duty-free limit for travelers from abroad.
• Indian citizens and Persons of Indian Origin can now bring goods worth up to 75,000 rupees duty-free, up from 50,000 rupees.
• Gold jewelry allowance is now weight-based: female travelers can bring up to 40 grams, and male travelers up to 20 grams, duty-free for personal use.
• This jewelry can be made of gold, silver, platinum, or similar precious metals, with or without stones, and must be for personal use.
• Travelers over 18 can also bring a new laptop or notepad duty-free; rules differ for alcohol, cigarettes, or commercial goods.

Why It Matters: New Baggage Rules 2026 significantly increase duty-free limits and offer weight-based gold jewelry allowances.