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India Boosts Duty-Free Allowance to ₹75,000!
4 Feb
Summary
- Duty-free limit for air/sea travel increased to ₹75,000 from ₹50,000.
- Gold jewelry can now be carried duty-free based on weight, not value.
- Passengers can bring one laptop duty-free, separate from the allowance.
India has implemented new customs baggage rules, effective February 2, 2026, introducing substantial changes for international travelers. The duty-free allowance for goods carried by air or sea has been increased to ₹75,000 per passenger, a rise from the previous ₹50,000 ceiling. This revised threshold benefits Indian citizens, non-resident Indians, persons of Indian origin, and foreign nationals.
The regulations also simplify gold jewelry carriage. Previously subject to both weight and value caps, gold can now be brought duty-free based solely on weight limits: 40 grams for female passengers and 20 grams for others, provided they meet stay duration criteria abroad.
An additional perk allows passengers over 18 years to bring one laptop duty-free, independent of the ₹75,000 general goods allowance. The new framework also introduces digital baggage declarations to expedite clearance processes at airports and seaports.
These updated baggage norms aim to ease arrival procedures for travelers, especially those coming from the UAE. While alcohol, tobacco, and commercial goods remain under existing regulations, the overall changes are designed to offer greater convenience to passengers.
