India seizes Pakistan-origin dry dates
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Aug 05, 2026 · Last updated Aug 05, 2026
The seizures reinforce India's strict enforcement of the ban on Pakistan-origin goods, potentially deterring future circumvention attempts and affecting trade flows through transshipment hubs like the UAE. This may lead to increased scrutiny and compliance costs for importers, impacting bilateral trade dynamics between India and Pakistan.
The India — Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 364 metric tonnes of dry dates worth approximately Rs 3 crore at India — Deendayal Port Authority in Gujarat on August 5, 2026. The consignment, declared as originating from the United Arab Emirates, was found to be of Pakistan origin, routed via Dubai to circumvent India's ban on imports from Pakistan. This seizure follows a similar incident a week earlier at V. O. Chidambaranar Port, where 14 metric tonnes of Pakistan-origin Guggul resin valued at Rs 1.4 crore were intercepted, with two individuals arrested. The ban on direct or indirect imports from Pakistan was imposed in May 2025 under the Foreign Trade Policy 2023, following the Pahalgam terror attack. The DRI's actions highlight ongoing efforts to enforce trade restrictions and prevent circumvention through third countries.
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