<h1>Gold Import Rules Tightened: 80:20 Export Mandate, Consignment Imports Allowed, 10% Customs Duty Increase.</h1> Gem and jewellery exports have shown steady growth since 2002-03, but experienced declines in 2012-13 and 2013-14 due to global economic challenges. To institutionalize the bullion trade, measures include allowing gold imports on a consignment basis, prohibiting gold coin imports, and implementing the 80:20 Scheme, which mandates that 20% of imported gold be reserved for export. Additionally, imports are facilitated through various authorization schemes, and certain trading houses are permitted to import gold exclusively for export purposes. The customs duty on gold imports has been increased to 10%. These initiatives were detailed by a government official in a parliamentary response.