RBI Circular RBI/2013-14/187 The import of gold and gold dore bars into India is governed by the RBI/2013-14/187, AP (DIR Series) Circular No. 25 dated 14.8.2013. This circular superseded the customs circular No. 28/2009-Cus dated 14.10.2009 as far as the import of gold is concerned. Also, the import of silver and platinum into India is governed by the Customs Circular dated 14.10.2009. Entities Allowed to Import Gold Bars into India As per the RBI circular, import of Gold would be permitted only for entities notified by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT). Currently, DGFT has permitted the following entities to import gold bars into India. Metals and Minerals Trading Corporation Limited (MMTC); Handicraft and Handloom Export Corporation (HHEC); State Trading Corporation (STC); Project and Equipment Corporation of India Limited. (PEC); STCL Limited; MSTC Limited; Diamond India Limited (DIL); Gems & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (G&J EPC); Star Trading House (on...