The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has announced the launch of the Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) allocation process for Gold under India–UAE CEPA for FY 2025–26, as notified through Public Notice No. 39/2025-26 dated 17 December 2025.
Essential Information at a Glance
- TRQ allocation is now open for Gold (HS 7108) through the competitive e-auction process on MSTC, as detailed in the tender documentation.
Public Notice 39 English - Eligible Applicants: Only Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) meeting DGFT’s criteria — including IEC, GST registration, and BIS Hallmarking — may participate in this round (Page 2 & Annexures).
- Maximum permissible quantities:
- Micro Enterprises: up to 10 kg
- Small Enterprises: up to 23 kg
- Bidding Schedule:
- Opens: 29 December 2025
- Closes: 02 January 2026
(As per the schedule on Page 18.)
- Opens: 29 December 2025
- Technical Bid Opening: 05 January 2026
- Final TRQ Allocation: Expected in the 2nd week of January 2026, as indicated by DGFT (Page 18).
- TRQ imports under this notification continue to benefit from the concessional customs duty available under India–UAE CEPA (refer to Introduction, Page 7).
Additional Notes
- Applicants must ensure MSTC portal registration, along with a valid Class III DSC, prior to bidding.
- Any clarifications must be submitted through the DGFT helpdesk following the prescribed format (Page 8).
- Participants are encouraged to verify technical readiness and documentation compliance well before the bidding period begins.
🔹Read the official notice and access the full PDF here: https://www.dgft.gov.in/CP/?opt=public-notice