Archive · 2 Feb 2026
India raises duty-free baggage limit to Rs 75,000
The Indian government has increased the amount of duty-free goods that people can bring into the country.
Now, people can bring in items worth up to Rs 75,000 without paying any extra taxes.
This rule starts on February 2, 2026.
There are also special rules for people bringing jewelry.
Women can bring up to 40 grams of jewelry, and others can bring up to 20 grams.
The limit for foreign tourists has also been raised to Rs 25,000.
This change is to update old rules that were made a long time ago and to make it easier for travelers to bring in goods.
India raises duty-free baggage limit from Rs 50,000 to Rs 75,000
New rules effective from February 2, 2026
Foreign tourists can bring duty-free articles up to Rs 25,000
Indian residents abroad for over a year can bring jewelry duty-free
Jewellery limits: 40 grams for female passengers, 20 grams for others
- Who
- Indian government
- What
- Raised duty-free baggage limit
- When
- February 2, 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- To update decade-old baggage rules and boost tourism
Supporters of the change
Critics of the change
Economic impact
Supporters of the change
The increase in the duty-free limit will boost tourism and make it easier for travelers to bring in goods without paying extra taxes.
Critics of the change
Critics argue that this could lead to a loss in revenue for the government and may encourage smuggling.
- New duty-free limit
- Rs 75,000
- Previous duty-free limit
- Rs 50,000
- Effective date
- February 2, 2026
- Jewellery limit (female)
- 40 grams
- Jewellery limit (others)
- 20 grams
- Foreign tourist limit
- Rs 25,000
- Previous foreign tourist limit
- Rs 15,000
Sources
Govt raises limit for bringing duty-free imported goods to Rs 75,000 under new baggage rules
Flying back to India? You can now carry ₹75,000 worth of goods duty-free — here's what the new baggage rules say
New baggage rules: Govt raises limit for duty-free imported goods to Rs 75,000
India Baggage Rules 2026: Customs duty-free limit, how much jewellery is allowed and more
