Budget 2026: Customs levy on personal imports halved to 10%; high-end electronic goods, apparel may see lower landed costs

The government has also signalled higher duty-free allowances for Indians returning from overseas travel, potentially widening the benefit for frequent flyers and international shoppers. The move could drop the landed cost of everything — from electronics to fashion — that customers import privately, mostly because they are unavailable in India or would be launched later, industry executives said.