India’s 2026 Duty Free Rules: What Arriving Travellers Need
Updated baggage rules in India have raised duty free limits and clarified what must be declared. Here is how arriving travellers can avoid customs surprises.
Jolyon Hyne is a journalist covering travel, culture, and global trends. His writing focuses on the evolving character of cities, societies, and destinations worldwide.
Updated baggage rules in India have raised duty free limits and clarified what must be declared. Here is how arriving travellers can avoid customs surprises.
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