Experts advise checking the latest prices, verifying purity certificates and keeping all invoices and receipts safe, as they may be required during customs checks in India.
Currently, 10 grams of pure gold costs around Rs 1,63,310 in Hyderabad, while the price in Dubai is about 6,280 dirhams (around Rs 1,57,120), making it comparatively cheaper. Amid lower prices in Dubai, many travellers are wondering how much gold they can legally bring to India without paying customs duty.Under Indiaās latest baggage rules, male passengers can bring up to 20 grams of gold jewellery duty-free, while female passengers can carry up to 40 grams, provided purchase invoices and purity details are shown during customs checks.Ā If travellers carry gold above the duty-free limit, it must be declared in the Red Channel at customs. Failure to declare it may lead to penalties or even seizure. Experts advise checking the latest prices, verifying purity certificates and keeping all invoices and receipts safe, as they may be required during customs checks in India.Ā Disclaimer: This information is for general awareness only. Gold purchases and carrying it into India depend on customs rules, duties, and applicable laws. Travellers should check official guidelines before making a purchase.
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Gold is currently trading cheaper in Dubai than in London. According to a report by CNBC-TV18, reduced flights due to tensions in the Middle East have created a surplus of gold in the local market, while demand has weakened. Dubai is a major gold trading hub supplying markets such as India, Switzerland and Hong Kong. However, the conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States has disrupted travel, slowing physical gold movement for nearly 10 days, the report said.
