The India International Depository IFSC Limited (IIDI) on April 17, 2026, issued the notification regarding the Fee Structure for Depository Participants for Bullion operations.
The following has been stated namely: -
• The circular clarifies the fee structure for bullion operations applicable to all Depository Participants (DPs).
• The prescribed fee structure will be uniformly applicable to all IIDI-registered DPs.
• Most categories (Clearing Members, Trading Members, Banks, SCC, Special Clients, Qualified Jewellers) are charged USD 200/month, while Qualified Suppliers pay USD 500/month.
• Special Rates for India-UAE TRQ Holders
o Standard TRQ Holders: USD 100/month
o Small Enterprises (≤25 kg quota): USD 50/month
o Micro Enterprises (≤10 kg quota): USD 50/month
• Application processing fees are levied in the month following account opening.
• Gold Transaction Charges
o BDR Creation & Extinguishment: USD 5 per 1 kg bar / USD 0.50 per 100 gm bar
o Documentation (UAE CEPA eligible): USD 2 per kg
• Silver Transaction Charges
o BDR Creation & Extinguishment: USD 0.25 per kg
o Documentation (UAE CEPA eligible): USD 0.50 per kg
• Vaulting Charges (Daily Rates, Billed Monthly)
o Gold: USD 0.35 per kg per day
o Silver: USD 0.020 per kg per day
• The Billing cycle is monthly
• DPs are not allowed to levy any additional vaulting charges beyond the prescribed rates
This is applicable from April 17, 2026.
[Notification No. IIDI IFSC/Bullion/2026-27/038]
