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India puts restrictions on Platinum alloy imports
India has announced restrictions on imports of unwrought platinum and platinum powder, with an exception for alloys containing at least 99% pure platinum, according to a government notification issued on Wednesday.
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) revised the import policy for platinum, moving certain categories from the “free” list to the “restricted” list.
Under the new policy, imports of unwrought platinum, platinum powder, and other specified forms require authorization from the DGFT, except for platinum alloys that have a purity of 99% or more by weight.
To ensure a steady supply for jewelry and industrial uses, the government has allowed the unrestricted import of platinum alloys with a purity of at least 99%.
This change comes in response to concerns that some importers were taking advantage of tariff differences by blending gold with platinum to bypass higher import duties on gold.
The economic think tank GTRI had earlier raised concerns about the duty-free imports of gold, silver, platinum, and diamonds from the UAE, cautioning that the arrangement could be exploited to avoid tariffs.
In October of the previous year, India voiced concerns over the rising imports of silver products, platinum alloys, and dry dates from the UAE, calling for stricter enforcement of the rules of origin under the Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Following discussions, the UAE agreed to address India’s concerns.
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Mahesh Notandass and Vandals Partner with Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna for Noir Botanica
Mahesh Notandass and Vandals served as the official jewellery partners for designer duo Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna’s Noir Botanica presentation, held at Galeries Lafayette Mumbai on August 20.
Jewellery from both houses was worn by Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna, as well as models walking the presentation, complementing the collection’s sculptural silhouettes, metallic surfaces and architectural detailing.




Rather than a conventional runway, the evening was conceived as an immersive fashion experience. Galeries Lafayette Mumbai was transformed into an intimate setting inspired by jazz and the glamour of 1930s evening culture, allowing guests to experience the craftsmanship, textures and construction of the garments up close. Actor Vijay Varma closed the presentation, adding a striking finale to the evening.
The event drew a notable gathering of celebrities and fashion personalities, including Kajol, Babil Khan, Mahima Makwana, Pragya Jaiswal, Gurfateh Pirzada, Sophie Choudhry, Sarah-Jane Dias, Shalini Passi, Zayed Khan and Ruhee Dosani, among others.


Vandana M. Jagwani, Creative Director at Mahesh Notandass and Founder of Vandals, graced the occasion, marking the coming together of the two jewellery houses with Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna for the Noir Botanica presentation.
The collaboration highlights the growing intersection of fine jewellery and contemporary fashion, with Mahesh Notandass and Vandals bringing their distinct jewellery aesthetics to a collection centred on strong silhouettes, craftsmanship, texture and modern evening dressing.
The Noir Botanica capsule will be available following the presentation at Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna stores and Galeries Lafayette Mumbai.
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