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India Post resumes all postal services to the US; Launches DDP product with 6.5% lower duty on jewellery

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India’s Department of Posts has announced the resumption of all categories of international postal services to the US with effect from 15th October 2025. Postal services to the USA were suspended on 22nd August 2025 following a U.S. Executive Order that withdrew de-minimis treatment for postal shipments. The services are now being fully restored after successful operational trials in Delhi and Maharashtra, where new systems aligned with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirements were tested.

For the first time, India Post has introduced a Delivery Duty Paid (DDP) mechanism, allowing customers to pay all applicable US import duties at the time of booking in India. These duties will be directly remitted to the CBP through authorised Qualified Parties, ensuring faster customs clearance and hassle-free delivery to recipients in the US.

Developed in close consultation with industry stakeholders including GJEPC, the newly launched DDP product marks a major breakthrough in cross-border logistics.

Under the new system, postal shipments from India to the USA will attract a flat customs duty of 50% of the declared FOB value. No additional base tariff, which is currently 6.5% on jewellery, or product-specific duties will apply, making the postal route more cost-effective for MSMEs, small traders, artisans, and e-commerce exporters.

All categories of international mail—EMS, Air Parcels, Registered Letters/Packets, and Tracked Packets—can now be booked to the US from any Post Office, International Business Centre, or Dak Ghar Niryat Kendra (DNK), as well as through the India Post Self-Service Portal at www.indiapost.gov.in.

India Post clarified that no extra charges will be levied for the new DDP and Qualified Party services, and postal tariffs will remain unchanged. The initiative aims to boost exports through the postal channel while enhancing transparency and ease of doing business.

The Department reaffirmed its commitment to supporting government initiatives such as Make in India, One District One Product (ODOP), and Dak Ghar Niryat Kendras, by providing affordable and reliable global logistics connectivity.

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Bhima Gold Unveils Ashtalakshmi Coin Collection for Akshaya Tritiya, Blending Devotion with Exquisite Design

A culturally rooted, insight-led launch that reimagines festive gold buying through storytelling, symbolism, and spiritual relevance.

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In a move that blends cultural storytelling with product innovation, Bhima Gold has unveiled its Ashtalakshmi Coin Collection for Akshaya Tritiya – positioning gold not just as a purchase, but as a deeply symbolic expression of prosperity, faith, and intent.

Timed with one of India’s most significant gold-buying occasions, Akshaya Tritiya, the launch reflects a deeper cultural shift in consumer behaviour. While the festival continues to drive strong purchase intent, there is a growing preference for meaningful, purpose-led buying experiences over purely transactional consumption.

Aligned with this evolving mindset, the Ashtalakshmi coin collection has been thoughtfully conceptualised to blend tradition with deeper symbolism. Inspired by the eight sacred forms of Goddess Lakshmi, each coin represents a distinct dimension of prosperity—from wealth and nourishment to courage, knowledge, and continuity.

By bringing together Adi Lakshmi, Dhana Lakshmi, Dhanya Lakshmi, Gaja Lakshmi, Santana Lakshmi, Veera Lakshmi, Vijaya Lakshmi and Vidya Lakshmi, the collection reframes gold coins from being a generic festive purchase to a story-driven, culturally immersive product experience – one that resonates across generations and belief systems.

This launch also aligns with Bhima Gold’s larger centenary narrative of “Together Purever,” which focuses on legacy, shared traditions, and evolving consumer meaning. The collection becomes an extension of that philosophy – reinforcing how heritage brands are reinterpreting tradition for a more aware and emotionally driven consumer.

Customers can pre-book their favourite jewellery by paying just 10% in advance & get their jewellery on Akshaya Tritiya at the lowest rate, which gives customers more flexibility and helps them plan their purchases with greater confidence, especially at a time when gold prices are high.

Akshaya Tritiya has traditionally been associated with intention, belief, and the aspiration for prosperity, extending beyond a purely transactional act of buying gold. The Ashtalakshmi Coin Collection has been conceptualised to reflect this deeper cultural and spiritual significance, with each coin designed to carry a distinct meaning and sense of purpose. The initiative also aligns with evolving consumer preferences, where there is a noticeable shift towards jewellery that offers emotional, cultural, and spiritual resonance in addition to intrinsic value.

With gold prices near record highs and consumer sentiment becoming more considered, Bhima’s Ashtalakshmi Coin Collection signals a broader shift in the category — from price-led promotions to meaning-led engagement, where design, storytelling, and cultural relevance drive both differentiation and demand.

As legacy brands navigate a new era of conscious consumption, Bhima Gold’s latest offering highlights how tradition can be reimagined as experience, making gold buying not just an act of investment, but an expression of identity and belief.

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