Malabar Gold & Diamonds, is the first jeweller to import 25 kg of gold as part of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between India and the UAE.
According to the arrangement, the gold was imported through ICICI Bank with a 1% duty rebate.
For the first time in India, the firm has successfully utilised the duty benefits of the agreement for both import and export.
The 5% import charge into the UAE has been waived as per the agreement.
The CEPA between India and the UAE came into force on May 1, 2022.