Advance Authorisation for gold imports now faces quantity caps, factory inspection, compliance reporting and export-obligation thresholds.

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....DGFT inserts five notes under SIONs M-1 to M-8 for gems and jewellery products, with immediate effect, to regulate Advance Authorisation for gold imports. A maximum quantity limit of 100 kilograms is prescribed for gold import under Advance Authorisation. First-time applicants must undergo mandatory physical inspection of their manufacturing facility, and subsequent authorisations are to be considered only after at least 50% of the export obligation under prior gold authorisations is fulfilled. The holder must file fortnightly performance reports certified by an independent Chartered Accountant, while the Regional Authority must send monthly consolidated reports to DGFT Headquarters for monitoring.....