India's New Baggage Rules 2026: Easier Duty-Free Shopping, Higher Allowances

• India introduces new Baggage Rules, 2026, effective February 2, 2026, to simplify customs procedures and enhance clarity for international travellers.
• Duty-free allowance for Indian residents and tourists of Indian origin increases to ₹75,000; foreign tourists get ₹25,000, and airline crew ₹2,500.
• Jewellery allowances are simplified to weight-based limits: 40 grams for female passengers and 20 grams for other passengers, for those residing abroad for over a year.
• Transfer of Residence benefits are rationalised, with higher duty-free entitlements (up to ₹7,50,000) for longer stays abroad.
• New provisions include one duty-free laptop per passenger, explicit inclusion of pets under concessions, and electronic declarations via ICEGATE for faster processing.