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India Tightens Silver Import Regulations: DGFT Introduces Mandatory Import Authorisation for Specific Silver Categories

  India Tightens Silver Import Regulations: DGFT Introduces Mandatory Import Authorisation for Specific Silver Categories The Government of India has introduced a significant amendment to the import policy governing silver and silver-related products. Through Notification No. 19/2026-27 dated June 2, 2026, issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), the government has revised the import conditions for specific silver products covered under Chapter 71 of ITC (HS) 2022. The move aims to strengthen regulatory oversight, improve transparency in bullion imports, and ensure tighter monitoring of precious metal inflows into the country. What Has Changed? Prior to this amendment, imports of certain silver products were permitted through nominated agencies notified by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), DGFT, and qualified jewellers authorized by the International Financial Services Centres Authority (IFSCA) for transactions through the India International Bullion Exchange (IIBX...

Silver 100 on MCX: A Complete Guide to India's Smallest Silver Futures Contract

 Silver 100 on MCX: A Complete Guide to India's Smallest Silver Futures Contract MCX Introduces Silver 100 – Making Silver Trading More Accessible Than Ever The Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) has introduced Silver 100 , a new silver futures contract with a lot size of just 100 grams . This development is a significant step toward making silver trading more accessible to retail traders and small investors who previously found larger silver contracts expensive and capital-intensive. With lower margin requirements and smaller exposure, Silver 100 offers an opportunity for beginners to participate in the silver futures market without committing large amounts of capital. What is Silver 100? Silver 100 is a silver futures contract traded on MCX with a lot size of 100 grams , making it the smallest silver futures contract currently available in the Indian commodities market. The contract is designed for: Retail traders Small investors Beginners in commodity trading Investo...