New Baggage Rules: Duty-Free Gold, Silver Jewellery Limits Revised for India Travel

• The Indian government has updated baggage rules for international passengers, effective February 2, 2026, under the Baggage Rules, 2026.
• Duty-free allowance for gold and silver jewellery is now weight-based: 40 grams for female passengers and 20 grams for other passengers.
• General duty-free limits for other goods are ₹75,000 for residents, Indian-origin tourists, and foreigners (non-tourist visa), and ₹25,000 for foreign tourists.
• Passengers arriving via land borders do not receive general duty-free allowances.
• Industry experts like Colin Shah (Kama Jewelry) and Arthi Ramalingam (Eternz) welcome the changes, citing reduced delays and improved convenience for travellers and the jewellery sector.

Why It Matters: India's new baggage rules simplify customs, offering weight-based duty-free limits for jewellery and easing travel.