<h1>Import restrictions on plain silver jewellery impose licensing requirements to prevent FTA misuse and protect domestic manufacturers.</h1> The government amended the import policy for plain silver jewellery from free to restricted until March 31, 2026, requiring government licences for import. The change targets steeply rising imports claimed to exploit preferential duty exemptions and aims to prevent misuse of free trade agreements to protect domestic manufacturers and employment in the jewellery sector.