<h1>Government temporarily classifies plain silver jewellery imports as restricted, requiring import licences until March 31, 2026</h1> A government notification temporarily reclassifies plain silver jewellery imports from 'free' to 'restricted' until March 31, 2026, requiring import licences for affected consignments. The measure targets apparent circumvention of free trade agreement tariff exemptions and a sharp rise in finished-jewellery imports, which authorities say undermined domestic manufacturers and threatened employment in the jewellery sector. The restriction is presented as a trade remedial step to level the playing field for domestic producers, protect small and medium enterprises, and safeguard workers' livelihoods during the restriction period.