Key Banks Expanded: RBI Authorizes 15 Institutions for Gold and Silver Imports
The Government of India, through the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, has issued a significant public notice detailing amendments to the list of authorized banks for importing precious metals. The update, effective from April 1, 2026, modifies the regulatory landscape for India’s gold and silver trade finance sector.The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) announced the changes via a notice dated April 17, 2026. The amendments are crucial for trade participants needing to understand the updated banking network for bullion imports.Expanded List for Gold and Silver Imports
Under Appendix 4B of the Handbook of Procedures, 2023, the DGFT has released...