Kudos to the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) for seizing 3.147 kg of foreign-origin gold and foreign currency worth ₹5.84 crore in coordinated operations, and arresting five persons allegedly involved in the smuggling network. The operation highlights the importance of intelligence led enforcement in tackling illicit trade and disrupting smuggling networks. #FICCICASCADE #IllicitTrade #Smuggling #DRI

Gold is an important purchase for many Indian families. Along with purity and price, checking the seller’s credibility, asking for a proper invoice, and verifying product disclosures can help you make an informed choice. Being vigilant also helps consumers avoid smuggled gold, which fuels illicit trade and undermines legitimate businesses. Every informed purchase is a step towards responsible trade. #FICCICASCADE #DeshKaNuksaan #StopSmuggling #IllicitTrade

Every smuggled consignment has an economic cost. When goods enter the market through smuggling, applicable customs duties and other government revenues may be lost. That revenue supports the country's development and public services. Preventing smuggling is also about protecting the resources India needs to grow. #FICCICASCADE #DeshKaNuksaan #IllicitTrade #StopSmuggling

Congratulations to the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) for seizing over 43 lakh foreign-origin smuggled cigarettes worth ₹8.64 crore in Mizoram and arresting one person. The intelligence-led interception on the Champhai–Aizawl Road highlights continued efforts to curb illicit trade and prevent smuggled goods from entering the market. #FICCICASCADE #DRI #Cigarettes #Smuggling

This #Dussehra, let’s come together to defeat the evils of illicit trade that harm our nation. Smuggling and illicit trade hurt honest businesses, cost the country revenue, and affect society in ways we may not always see. By standing together against them, we can help build a fairer and stronger India. #FICCICASCADE #Smuggling #IllicitTrade

Smuggled goods may enter the market at a lower cost, but the real price is paid by legitimate businesses. From lost sales and unfair competition to revenue losses for the economy, illicit trade puts those who follow the rules at a disadvantage. Legitimate businesses pay the price for a trade that breaks the rules. #FICCICASCADE #IllicitTrade #Smuggling

Kudos to the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) for intercepting nearly ₹9 crore worth of smuggled gold in Visakhapatnam. This seizure highlights the importance of intelligence led enforcement and stronger coordination to disrupt illicit trade networks and prevent smuggled goods from moving across the country. #FICCICASCADE #IllicitTrade #GoldSmuggling

At #MASCRADE2026, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, Hon’ble Former President of India, highlighted the importance of collective action in combating counterfeiting and smuggling. Drawing on the age old saying that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, he underlined how illicit trade exposes vulnerabilities across supply chains. Addressing these challenges requires stronger vigilance, coordinated efforts and shared responsibility among businesses, enforcement agencies and other stakeholders. A united approach is essential to safeguard legitimate businesses, protect consumers and strengthen the integrity of global trade. #FICCICASCADE @ramnathkovind

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 1.3 kg of gold biscuits in an alleged smuggling operation involving two accused who reportedly brought the gold from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and concealed it by sticking the biscuits to luggage trolleys. Smuggling attempts can take different forms, making vigilance and intelligence-led enforcement essential to detecting and disrupting illicit trade. #FICCICASCADE #DRI

Illicit trade leaves a trail of consequences, from unfair competition and losses for legitimate businesses to lost revenue and livelihoods at risk. The impact goes far beyond the products themselves, affecting industries, consumers and the wider economy. #FICCICASCADE #FollowTheTrail #IllicitTrade #SmugglingKills

A product is only what you see on the surface. The trail behind it can tell a very different story. From suspicious shipments to hidden transactions, illicit trade operates through networks that often go unnoticed. Following the trail means looking beyond the product to understand what it takes to move it, and what is at stake when the law is bypassed. Every product leaves a trail. The question is, are we looking closely enough? #FICCICASCADE #Smuggling #ThinkBeforeYouBuy

Congratulations to Airport Customs, IGI Airport for a significant interception in a precious stones smuggling case. Based on passenger profiling, officers recovered 3,200 pieces of precious stones and jewellery valued at ₹1.01 crore from a passenger arriving from Bangkok. A follow-up search at premises associated with the passenger led to the recovery of 196.676 kg of rough emeralds, 221 carats of cut and polished rubies, and 45 carats of cut and polished emeralds. The goods, valued at ₹2.02 crore in total, were seized under the Customs Act, 1962. The passenger was arrested and further investigation is underway. #FICCICASCADE

₹7.98 lakh crore. That was the estimated size of India’s illicit market in 2022–23, highlighting the scale of an underground economy that extends beyond conventional smuggling. Illicit trade affects public revenues, legitimate businesses, consumer safety and market competitiveness. Tackling it requires stronger enforcement, better coordination, technology enabled solutions and greater awareness across stakeholders. #FICCICASCADE #IllicitTrade #Smuggling @narendramodi @nsitharaman @FinMinIndia @ficci_india @cbic_india @WCO_OMD @nsitharaman @DoC_GoI @PiyushGoyal @jagograhakjago

Commendable enforcement action by Delhi Airport Customs, with 2.168 kg of smuggled gold seized from two passengers arriving from Dubai, following specific intelligence inputs. The action highlights continued efforts to curb gold smuggling and illicit trade. #FICCICASCADE #IllicitTrade #Smuggling @Delhicustoms @AirportGenCus @cbic_india @ficci_india

The visible side of illicit trade is only part of the story. Behind illicit markets are financial flows that can enable and sustain organised crime. This Fireside Chat brings that hidden dimension into focus, with Vivek Aggarwal sharing his perspective and Ashish R Pareek, Moderator, steering the conversation on strengthening the global response to organised crime. #FICCICASCADE #MASCRADE2026 #IllicitTrade

Illicit trade today is not limited by geography. Smuggling and counterfeiting operate across borders, creating complex networks that require stronger international cooperation, intelligence sharing and coordinated enforcement. Bringing an international perspective to this conversation at MASCRADE 2026, Mr. John Osborne, First Secretary, Fiscal Crime Liaison, British High Commission, will share insights on the evolving challenges surrounding illicit trade and the importance of strengthening collaboration between countries and enforcement agencies. As the global response to illicit trade continues to evolve, conversations like these are critical to understanding how collective action can help disrupt the networks that enable smuggling and counterfeiting. 📍 Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi | 17 to 18 September 2026 #FICCICASCADE #MASCRADE2026 #IllicitTrade #Smuggling

Voices from around the world will come together at the 12th edition of MASCRADE 2026 to strengthen the global fight against counterfeiting and smuggling. Under the theme, “One World, One Fight: Eliminating Counterfeiting and Smuggling Through Collective Action,” MASCRADE 2026 will bring together experts, industry stakeholders, policymakers and enforcement agencies to drive collective action against illicit trade. 📍 Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi | 17–18 September 2026 #FICCICASCADE #MASCRADE2026 #IllicitTrade #Counterfeiting #Smuggling

The fight against smuggling and counterfeiting cannot be fought in isolation. It demands global cooperation, shared intelligence and collective action. At MASCRADE 2026, stakeholders from across the world will come together in New Delhi to strengthen this shared fight against illicit trade and build stronger international collaboration. Join us at the 12th edition of MASCRADE 2026. 17–18 September 2026 | 📍 Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi #FICCICASCADE #IllicitTrade #Smuggling #GlobalCollaboration

Ideas matter, but action matters more. MASCRADE 2026 brings together policymakers, enforcement agencies, industry leaders and other key stakeholders to move the conversation on illicit trade from ideas to practical action.

8 days to #MASCRADE2026. Two days. One platform. A collective effort to strengthen the fight against smuggling and counterfeiting. Join us on 17–18 September 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. #FICCICASCADE #IllicitTrade