India Authorises 15 Banks to Import Gold and Silver Until March 2029
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India Authorises 15 Banks to Import Gold and Silver Until March 2029

The Indian Commerce Ministry's Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has issued a notification authorising 15 banks, including SBI, HDFC, ICICI, Axis, and Yes Bank, to import both gold and silver from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2029. Additionally, Union Bank of India and SBER Bank are permitted to import only gold. This update follows delays that caused bullion consignments to be stuck at customs, impacting jewellery companies and market stability. The authorisation aims to streamline imports ahead of the Akshaya Tritiya festival, a key period for gold purchases in India.

Political Bias
1%99%0%
Sentiment
55%
AI analysis of 13 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 18 Apr 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 13 sources
● Left 1%● Center 99%● Right 0%

The article group presents a largely neutral government and industry perspective, focusing on official notifications and market impacts. Sources emphasize procedural updates and economic implications without partisan framing. There is no evident political controversy or opposition viewpoint, with coverage centered on regulatory and commercial aspects of bullion imports.

Sentiment — Neutral (55/100)

The overall tone across the articles is neutral to mildly positive, highlighting the resolution of import delays and expected market stabilization. While some reports note previous disruptions and their negative effects on jewellery stocks, the emphasis is on the government's action to restore normalcy and support the bullion trade ahead of a major festival.

How 13 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
thehinduCentre updates list of banks authorised to import gold, silver under Foreign Trade PolicyCenterNeutral
indianexpress17 banks get govt nod to import bullionCenterNeutral
zeenewsGovt allows 15 major banks to import gold, silver up to March 2029CenterNeutral
thefinancialexpressSBI, HDFC and 13 other banks get a three-year government clearance to import gold and silverCenterNeutral
freepressjournalGovt Releases List Of 15 Banks Authorised To Import Gold, SilverCenterNeutral
thetelegraphIndia authorises 15 banks to import gold and silver until March 2029CenterNeutral
timesnowCentre Allows 15 Banks To Import Gold And Silver Until March 2029; Check ListCenterNeutral
moneycontrolCentre issues list of 15 banks allowed to import gold, silver till March 2029- Moneycontrol.comCenterNeutral
moneycontrolCentre issues list of 15 banks allowed to import gold, silver till March 2029; HDFC, ICICI, Axis, Yes Bank make to listCenterNeutral
moneycontrolCentre issues list of 15 banks allowed to import gold, silver till March 2029; HDFC, ICICI, Axis, Yes Bank make to listCenterNeutral
moneycontrolCentre issues list of 15 banks allowed to import gold, silver till March 2029; HDFC, ICICI, Axis, Yes Bank make to listCenterNeutral
moneycontrolCentre issues list of 15 banks allowed to import gold, silver till March 2029; HDFC, ICICI, Axis, Yes Bank make to listCenterNeutral
economictimesGovt allows SBI, HDFC, Axis Bank 12 others to import gold, silver until March 2029CenterNeutral

Coverage timeline

economictimes broke this story on 17 Apr, 08:39 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    economictimes17 Apr, 08:39 am
    Govt allows SBI, HDFC, Axis Bank 12 others to import gold, silver until March 2029
  2. 2
    moneycontrol17 Apr, 08:42 am
    Centre issues list of 15 banks allowed to import gold, silver till March 2029; HDFC, ICICI, Axis, Yes Bank make to list
  3. 3
    moneycontrol17 Apr, 08:42 am
    Centre issues list of 15 banks allowed to import gold, silver till March 2029; HDFC, ICICI, Axis, Yes Bank make to list
  4. 4
    moneycontrol17 Apr, 08:42 am
    Centre issues list of 15 banks allowed to import gold, silver till March 2029; HDFC, ICICI, Axis, Yes Bank make to list
  5. 5
    moneycontrol17 Apr, 08:42 am
    Centre issues list of 15 banks allowed to import gold, silver till March 2029; HDFC, ICICI, Axis, Yes Bank make to list
  6. 6
    moneycontrol17 Apr, 08:47 am
    Centre issues list of 15 banks allowed to import gold, silver till March 2029- Moneycontrol.com
  7. 7
    timesnow17 Apr, 10:02 am
    Centre Allows 15 Banks To Import Gold And Silver Until March 2029; Check List
  8. 8
    thetelegraph17 Apr, 10:21 am
    India authorises 15 banks to import gold and silver until March 2029
  9. 9
    freepressjournal17 Apr, 10:28 am
    Govt Releases List Of 15 Banks Authorised To Import Gold, Silver
  10. 10
    thefinancialexpress17 Apr, 10:32 am
    SBI, HDFC and 13 other banks get a three-year government clearance to import gold and silver

Lens Score breakdown

43/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap80%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Government
GovernmentReserve Bank of IndiaDirectorate General of Foreign TradeMinistry of Commerce and Industry
Corporate
Deutsche BankBank of IndiaIndustrial and Commercial Bank of China LimitedIndian Overseas BankICICI Bank LimitedKarur Vysya Bank LimitedFederal Bank LimitedIndusInd Bank LimitedHDFCState Bank of IndiaHDFC Bank LimitedKotak Mahindra Bank LimitedRBL Bank LimitedPunjab National BankAxis Bank LimitedYes Bank LimitedSBISBER BankUnion Bank of IndiaAxis Bank

Story context

Category
Business
Location
New Delhi, India
Sources analysed
13
Last analysed
18 Apr 2026
Key entities
GoldHDFC BankState Bank of IndiaUnion Bank of IndiaMinistry of Commerce and Industry (India)Axis BankBank of IndiaReserve Bank of IndiaICICI BankIndian Overseas BankKotak Mahindra BankIndustrial and Commercial Bank of China