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RBI lifts ban on imports of gold coins and medallions

19 Feb 2015 Evaluate

Easing its gold related restrictions, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) lifted the ban on imports of gold coins and medallions by banks and trading houses. RBI in its notification added that nominated banks are free to import gold on a consignment basis and banks are free to lend against gold. However, the banking regulator also said that while the import of gold coins and medallions will no longer be prohibited, pending further review, the restrictions on banks in selling gold coins and medallions are not being removed.

The RBI notification also said that the obligation to export under the 20:80 scheme will continue to apply in respect of unutilised gold imported before November 28, 2014, i.e., the date of abolition of the 20:80 scheme. Under the 80:20 scheme, gold imports were linked with its exports. The RBI also said, the Star and Premier Trading Houses (STH/PTH) can import gold on DP basis as per entitlement without any end use restrictions.

In August 2013, with an aim to tame the widening current account deficit (CAD), the central bank had prohibited imports of gold coins and medallions besides restricting inbound shipments of the metal. Though, gold imports have surged in recent months but a lower CAD estimate for the full year has prompted the government and the RBI to consider rolling back curbs.

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