India Approves 400 Tons of Silver Imports, Eases Supply Amid New Regulations and Logistics Challenges

Published: Aug 18, 2026 10:36 (GMT+8)

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[SMM Precious Metal Express] India has approved around 400 tons of silver import licenses recently, with approximately 89.81 tons imported via the India International Bullion Exchange in August — the first imports in six months. The new regulations require formal government-issued certificates of origin, causing customs clearance delays. According to SMM research, some silver ingots from Hong Kong have also been shipped to India recently. Supply has improved from July, but logistics still add weeks, keeping inventories relatively tight.

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