Dubai route could boost India gold imports after duty jumps to 15 percent

Published on 13 May 2026

Trade pact lets gold enter cheaper than the new duty

Gold imports via Dubai may rise after India hiked import duty from 6% to 15%. With the India UAE trade pact in play, gold can be imported at an effective 14% rate versus the higher general duty, creating a clear arbitrage window that could shift sourcing and volumes.

India raised gold import duty sharply from 6% to 15%
UAE trade pact may allow gold to enter at 14%
This creates an arbitrage incentive for Dubai routed imports
Potential result is higher inbound volumes through Dubai

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Dubai route could boost India gold imports after duty jumps to 15 percent

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