The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), on December 19, 2025, issued an amendment in Appendix 4B of Handbook of Procedures,2023.
The following has been stated namely: -
• The following amendments in Part B under Appendix 48 of Handbook of Procedwe,2023: B. LIST OF BANKS AUTHORISED BY RESERVE BANK OF INDIA TO IMPORT ONLY GOLD FOR FY 2025-26 WITH EFFECT FROM 01,04.2025 AND VALID UPTO 31,03.2026.
• Name of bank: Indian Overseas Bank, Union Bank of India and SBER Bank*
• The name of SBER Bank has been included in the list of banks authorized to import only gold applicable w.e.f. 25.06.2025 til131.03.2026 under Part B of Appendix 48 of Handbook of Procedures,2023.
[Public Notice No.4ol 2025-26]