New Delhi: As India enters its peak festival and wedding season, the government has moved to restrict imports of plain silver jewellery to protect domestic manufacturers and safeguard jobs in the sector at a time of high demand.

As per a notification issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) on Wednesday, plain silver jewellery has been been placed in a restricted category, which means that importers will require a valid authorisation from the DGFT to bring in such consignments. Also Read | Silver's 43% rally is a mirage: The real story is its volatile past

“The framework seeks to ensure genuine trade continues while preventing unfair practices that harm domestic manufacturers,” another senior official said. “It is particularly timely as we enter the festival and wed

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