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Aluminium industry split over custom duties for scraps and finished productsIndia's aluminium industry is split over import duties. Primary producers, represented by the Aluminium Association of India (AAI), want st...
India tightens scrutiny of Chinese herbicide importsIndia is intensifying its watch on glufosinate imports from China, a crucial herbicide. Authorities are investigating if Chinese exporters ...
Finance Ministry notifies rules for determination of origin of goods under India-UK trade pactIndia's Finance Ministry has notified rules for determining the origin of goods under the India-UK CETA, effective July 15, 2026. This agre...
India waives customs duty, IGST on imported animals under UK trade pact from July 15India's latest policy change allows for customs duty and IGST exemptions on animals brought into the country for shows and public events st...
Nepal looks to improve quality, explore new markets after India tightened tea import proceduresNepal's tea exports to India faced a temporary halt due to stricter testing regulations, prompting a government task force to recommend imp...
India extends anti-dumping duty on US, Malaysia, South Africa butyl alcoholIndia has extended anti-dumping duties on butyl alcohol imports from the US, Malaysia, and South Africa for five more years. This move aims...
Assam tea industry seeks Green Leaf Cess relief, hails ATISIS supportThe Tea Association of India lauded the Assam government's incentive scheme for boosting Orthodox tea production and exports, which saw sig...
Assam produces Matcha tea for first time, fetches Rs 3,000 per kg at auctionAssam has officially entered the premium Matcha tea market, with the state's first commercially produced batch fetching an impressive Rs 30...
Free trade agreements to give major boost to toy exports: IndustryIndia's toy exports are poised for a surge following the finalisation of free trade agreements with the UK and the European Union, offering...
India's June palm oil imports fall to 14-month low as demand softens, dealers sayIndia's palm oil imports plunged to a 14-month low in June, driven by weak consumer demand and a shrinking price advantage over rival oils....
SEZ job work, export schemes among issues discussed at stakeholder meetThe focus of discussions included synchronizing export mechanisms, facilitating rupee payments for services delivered to the Domestic Tarif...
Duty waiver on petrochemical products extended till July 15Indian manufacturers will continue to benefit from a full customs duty exemption on imported petrochemicals until July 15. This extension a...
Industry seeks payment in rupee for domestic supplies at maiden SEZ reforms stakeholder consultationSEZ developers are urging the government to allow domestic sales in Indian Rupees, citing subdued global demand. They also proposed job wor...
Govt extends customs duty waiver on import of key petrochemical products till July 15The government has extended the nil customs duty on approximately 40 critical petrochemical products by another 15 days, now until July 15....
EU unveils new steel import quotas to protect its industry from overcapacity, reserves half for FTA partnersThe European Commission has implemented new quotas to curb duty-free steel imports, aiming to bolster the EU's steel sector and boost capac...
Darjeeling tea industry seeks Centre's support amid deepening financial stressDarjeeling's famed tea industry is facing severe financial strain due to aging bushes, climate woes, and labor shortages, leading to a sign...
Commerce ministry convenes stakeholders' meet on June 30 on SEZ issuesThe commerce ministry is convening a stakeholder meeting on June 30 to address critical issues concerning Special Economic Zones (SEZs). Di...
Nagapattinam international port to get duty free shops as India-Sri Lanka ferry traffic boomsChennai's Nagapattinam Port is set for a significant upgrade with the introduction of duty-free retail shops at its international passenger...
Cotton duty or competitiveness? The bigger challenge facing India’s $190 billion textile industryThe government’s temporary import duty relief may ease pressure on mills and exporters, but industry experts say deeper problems in product...
EU governments adopt legislation to fulfil EU side of US trade dealEuropean Union governments have greenlit legislation to eliminate import duties on numerous U.S. products, honouring a trade pact with Pres...