Authorization to Import Gold (FY 2025–26)
Amendment in Appendix 4B of Handbook of Procedures, 2023 – Authorization to Import Gold (FY 2025–26) – Public Notice No.40/ 2025-26
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), in exercise of the powers conferred under Paragraphs 1.03 and 2.04 of the Foreign Trade Policy (FTP), 2023, has issued an amendment to Part B of Appendix 4B of the Handbook of Procedures, 2023.
List of Banks Authorized to Import Gold – FY 2025–26
(Effective from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026)
The following banks are authorized by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to import gold for domestic consumption only:
| Sr. No. | Name of Bank |
|---|---|
| 1 | Indian Overseas Bank |
| 2 | Union Bank of India |
| 3 | SBER Bank* |
* SBER Bank is authorized to import gold with effect from 25 June 2025 up to 31 March 2026, and such imports are permitted only for domestic consumption.
Effect of the Public Notice
Pursuant to this amendment, SBER Bank has been added to the list of banks authorized to import gold under Part B of Appendix 4B of the Handbook of Procedures, 2023.
The authorization for SBER Bank is valid from 25 June 2025 till 31 March 2026.
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