Road map unveiled for availing duty sops on vehicle imports under UK trade dealIndia has notified importers on seeking government approval for duty concessions. This agreement allows reduced import duties on automotive...
10 Jul, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
UK car imports to get lower duty from July 15; India issues application processIndia has notified importers on seeking government approval for duty concessions. The free trade agreement with the UK will reduce automoti...
10 Jul, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
Govt extends duty relief for electronics, lithium-ion battery manufacturing till 2029Customs duty concessions on electronics manufacturing parts are extended until March 2029. This move supports investments in battery cell m...
09 Jul, 2026, 07.07 AM IST
India-UK FTA takes effect on July 15, but the real test lies beyond tariff cutsIndia-UK FTA success depends on improving competitiveness of Indian manufacturers, say industry experts.
07 Jul, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
Maruti Suzuki, M&M & Tata Motors eye UK fast lane under trade pactIndian carmakers are set to boost their electric vehicle exports to the UK following a new trade agreement. This pact allows duty-free ship...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
India has fully protected its agri sectors through carefully designed Exclusion Category in US trade deal: Govt to ParliamentIndia has protected its farm sectors in a new interim trade deal with the US. Key products like rice and wheat will see no tariff cuts. Lim...
24 Mar, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
India-US trade deal: Forging a new economic eraFor India, the primary benefit is a significant reduction in US reciprocal tariffs and durable relief from certain national security-relate...
13 Feb, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
South Africa weighs steep tariffs on vehicles from China, IndiaIndia auto exports: In South Africa, the number of vehicles shipped from China has surged 368% over the past four year, and from India 135%...
28 Jan, 2026, 08.42 AM IST
India, EU trade pact to help promote trade in auto sector: EU Trade Commissioner SefcovicThe EU and India are negotiating a trade agreement. This agreement aims to boost trade by removing tariffs on auto parts. Maros Sefcovic sa...
12 Sep, 2025, 08.03 PM IST
Duty concessions to UK only on large petrol, diesel vehicles, high-priced EVs: OfficialIndia's trade agreement with the UK offers duty concessions on large petrol/diesel vehicles and high-priced EVs, safeguarding its domestic ...
25 Jul, 2025, 01.08 PM IST
India's auto sector duty concession offer to UK under FTA is very nuanced: OfficialIndia's FTA with the UK offers nuanced duty concessions for the auto sector, linking relaxations and quotas to engine capacity and vehicle ...
25 May, 2025, 12.10 PM IST
No duty cuts by India on diamond, silver, smartphones, optical fibres to UK under FTAIndia and UK have signed a free trade agreement. India will not reduce duties on some industrial goods like diamonds and smartphones. There...
07 May, 2025, 02.51 PM IST
EU pushes for MFN provision in India trade talks, eyes US-style concessionsThe European Union is urging India to include a 'forward most-favoured-nation' clause in their free trade agreement, ensuring any concessio...
02 Apr, 2025, 12.06 AM IST
India-US trade: Balancing flexibility with firmnessThe Trump administration consistently seeks new concessions from India, with each partial concession leading to additional demands. This on...
14 Mar, 2025, 11.12 PM IST
Centre wants Tesla to first start production in India before any tax concessionAt present, cars imported as completely built units attract customs duty ranging from 60% to 100%, depending on engine size and cost, insur...
11 Sep, 2021, 03.53 PM IST
SIAM wants cars, diesel buses, 26 others out of FTAsIndia’s automakers fear an onslaught of cheap imports as the government offers duty cuts on 28 products.
21 Jun, 2019, 07.28 AM IST
Regional Trade Agreements Hurt Domestic Tyre CosUnder Asean FTA, Indo-Sri Lanka, India-Singapore or India-Malaysia trade agreements, NR is in the negative list leading to no duty concessi...
05 Jul, 2014, 09.18 PM IST