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CBIC consolidates customs notifications on precious metals and gemstones
In a move aimed at simplifying compliance and promoting ease of doing business, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has consolidated multiple earlier notifications governing the import of precious metals and stones among other goods into a single comprehensive notification – No. 45/2025-Customs, issued on 24th October 2025.
The unified notification brings under one umbrella all previous duty-related circulars for gold, silver, platinum, diamonds (natural and lab-grown), and coloured gemstones. It replaces a wide range of earlier notifications dating back to 1994, without altering the prevailing duty or IGST rates.
As per the consolidated schedule, rough diamonds continue to attract zero duty, while rubies, emeralds, sapphires, and rough coloured or semi-precious stones remain at 0.5%. Gold and silver dore bars, refined bars, and findings are subject to a 5% basic customs duty Lab-grown diamonds and pre-forms of precious and semiprecious stones retain existing Duty.
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Kalyan Jewellers: The Official Style Partner of RCB Women for WPL 2026
Partnership to blend jewellery, confidence and contemporary style as RCB Women gear up for Women’s T20 League 2026
Kalyan Jewellers, one of India’s most trusted jewellery brands, has announced its association with Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women (RCB Women) as their Official Style Partner. The partnership comes as RCB Women begin their Women’s T20 League 2026 campaign.
The partnership brings together two brands that share a strong belief in confidence, individuality, and modern Indian identity. As Official Style Partner, Kalyan Jewellers will collaborate with RCB Women to celebrate contemporary expression and self-belief both on and off the field.
The association will be brought to life through an integrated marketing campaign featuring Smriti Mandhana, Shreyanka Patil, and Lauren Bell. Rolling out across digital and social platforms, the campaign will showcase jewellery as an extension of personal style and confidence, drawing a natural connection between high-performance sport and modern elegance.
Beyond campaign visibility, the partnership will focus on meaningful fan and customer engagement through a series of curated initiatives during the season. These include exclusive meet-and-greet opportunities with RCB Women players, access to match tickets, and select on-ground experiences designed to bring fans closer to the team.

Commenting on the association, Ramesh Kalyanaraman, Executive Director, Kalyan Jewellers, said, “The RCB Women’s team embodies resilience, ambition, and self-belief – values that resonate strongly with Kalyan Jewellers. As the Official Style Partner of RCB Women, we are proud to celebrate athletes who exemplify confidence and purpose, while also reflecting the growing influence of women’s sport in India. We are delighted to be associated with a team that continues to inspire both on and off the field.”
Rajesh Menon, COO, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, said, “We are delighted to welcome Kalyan Jewellers as the Official Style Partner of RCB Women. This collaboration reflects the evolving face of women’s cricket, where excellence in sport goes hand in hand with confidence and individuality. We look forward to a strong and meaningful association this season.”

RCB Women enter the Women’s T20 league 2026 as former champions, having lifted the title in 2024. The league continues to grow as a powerful platform for women’s cricket in India, with increasing viewership and fan engagement.
Through this association with RCB Women, Kalyan Jewellers strengthens its presence within culturally relevant platforms that celebrate progress, aspiration, and the modern Indian woman.
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