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How Much Gold, Cash A Passenger Can Carry On Flights To India

The recent gold seizure from Kannada actress Ranya Rao at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport and her subsequent arrest have brought attention to India's customs rules. Ms Rao was arrested for allegedly smuggling 14.8 kilograms of gold from Dubai.After searches at spots linked to her, police recovered gold jewellery worth Rs 2.06 crore and Indian currency amounting to Rs 2.67 crore. She was then produced before a special court judge, which remanded her to 14-day judicial custody.The incident has led to many asking how much gold and cash an Indian citizen...