Dubai Gold Discount: How Much Can Indians Bring Back Duty-Free?

• Dubai gold is trading at a discount ($10-$30 per troy ounce) due to Middle East conflict, flight disruptions, and subdued demand.
• Indian customs rules permit travelers returning from abroad to bring a limited quantity of gold duty-free, subject to conditions.
• Male passengers are allowed to bring up to 20 grams of gold jewelry duty-free.
• Female passengers can bring up to 40 grams of gold jewelry without paying customs duty.
• Travelers must keep purchase invoices; gold exceeding the duty-free limit must be declared at the red channel to avoid penalties.