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In transit: ₹2,250 cr mission to boost exports amid global uncertainties

Govt raises duty drawback rates for gold and silver jewellery

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These additional tariffs have raised costs for Indian exporters, with American buyers now seeking discounts and attempting to renegotiate existing contracts

Shreya Nandi Delhi

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In a move to bolster support for exporters, the government has raised duty drawback rates for the gems & jewellery sector and is fast-tracking the implementation of the ₹2,250 crore Export Promotion Mission, aimed at making Indian exports more competitive amid ongoing global uncertainties sparked by tariff wars.
 
According to a finance ministry notification issued on Thursday, duty drawback rates for gold and silver jewellery have been revised upwards. For example, the rate for gold jewellery has risen from ₹335.5 per gram to ₹405.4 per gram of net gold content in the item. The duty drawback scheme, overseen by the