Indian & International Customs

India–US Trade Deal 2026 Explained Tariff Cuts, Energy Shift
Indian & International Customs, International Trade & FTAs, Trades & Tariffs

India US Trade Deal 2026 Explained: Tariff Cuts, Energy Shift & What Comes Next

The India–US Trade Deal 2026 marks a dramatic reset in bilateral trade relations. After a year of punitive tariffs and stalled diplomacy, the US has slashed duties on Indian goods from 50% to 18%, while India has pledged major market-opening moves.
This plain-English guide breaks down what was agreed, what’s still unclear, who benefits most, and why this deal could reshape global geopolitics.

Changes in customs duty in budget 2026
Indian & International Customs, Indian Economy & Reforms, Trades & Tariffs

India Union Budget 2026–27: Complete Guide to Customs Duty Changes, Import-Export Reforms & Notifications

Union Budget 2026–27 introduces major customs reforms including tariffisation of 54+ items, 22 exemption lapses, critical mineral duty cuts, pharma exemptions, export timeline extension, and new Baggage Rules. This in-depth CHA guide explains every customs duty change, effective date, and compliance action importers and exporters must take after Budget 2026.

Dramatic image showing a silver bar next to a locked silver jewellery box, symbolizing the lowered import duty on bullion versus the restriction on finished goods.
Customs Compliance & ICEGATE Guides, Gold, Silver & Other Metals, Indian & International Customs, Indian Economy & Reforms, Trades & Tariffs

Silver Import Duty in India: What is the Current Rate, Why are Jewellery Imports Restricted?

The Indian government has reduced the import duty on silver bullion to 6% but simultaneously restricted the import of plain silver jewellery (HSN 7113) until March 2026. These changes dramatically impact the price and supply chain for consumers and jewellers.

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