GTRI calls for overhaul of tariff structure, customs to boost India's tradeA new report by GTRI urges India to overhaul its import tariffs and customs administration to boost manufacturing and exports. The think-ta...
17 Jan, 2026, 11.27 AM IST
Will India's new task force deliver real economic growth or just more red tape?India is focusing on domestic reforms for job creation and economic growth. A new task force is set to streamline regulations and reduce co...
28 Oct, 2025, 11.13 PM IST
CBIC extends NOC validity for imported alcoholic beveragesThe CBIC has extended the validity of No Objection Certificates for imported alcoholic beverages bottled at origin or in bulk with over 10%...
25 Jun, 2025, 12.39 AM IST
Spirits market loses its zing in FY25Spirits demand in India saw a slowdown to 1.6% in fiscal year 2025. This is a drop from 4.2% the previous year. Whiskey sales saw a slight ...
19 May, 2025, 02.21 PM IST
India, US working on new customs audit process to cut trade frictionIndia and the US are collaborating on a revised customs audit process to reduce consignment rejections and expedite goods movement amidst o...
14 May, 2025, 11.48 PM IST
Customs rules may be eased for beverages, medical gear from USIndia is considering a new category for ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages with 8-18% alcohol content, potentially allowing imports of such...
17 Apr, 2025, 11.59 PM IST
Saudi Arabia prepares to open first alcohol store for diplomatsSaudi Arabia is set to open its first alcohol store in Riyadh, exclusively serving non-Muslim diplomats. Customers must register via a mobi...
24 Jan, 2024, 09.04 PM IST
Ensuring Intellectual Property protection: A multifaceted approach to Border Protection MeasuresBroadly speaking, IPRs are private rights applied for and enforced by the owner of the concerned IP, and these rights can be safeguarded by...
11 May, 2023, 04.42 PM IST
Indian liquor makers seek level playing field in Delhi excise policyThe Confederation of Indian Alcoholic Beverage Companies (CIABC) has written to the Delhi Government seeking removal of rules that allegedl...
15 Jan, 2023, 06.47 PM IST
Delhi LG approves AAP govt's move to extend excise licenses of liquor vends, pubs by a monthVends selling Indian and Foreign liquor brands will remain shut despite the one month extension granted by Delhi government on Sunday as a ...
01 Aug, 2022, 08.01 PM IST
Sanitiser makers move court over ‘typo’ in GST regulations“There appears to be an unintended omission with respect to the usage of the words ‘excisable goods’ instead of ‘taxable goods subject to t...
28 Jan, 2021, 07.39 AM IST
Walmart's Flipkart eyes alcohol delivery foray with Indian startup, letters showFlipkart and Amazon's interest in delivering alcohol in India marks a bold move to make inroads into an alcohol market that is worth $27.2 ...
15 Aug, 2020, 09.55 AM IST
Now, Amazon will deliver medicines to youThe move comes amid increasing competition in India with rivals Walmart-owned Flipkart, billionaire Mukesh Ambani's upstart online grocery ...
14 Aug, 2020, 11.09 AM IST
Common use items exempt from e-way bill provision under GSTGST Council in its last meeting on August 5 approved a list of 153 items that have been exempted from the requirement of obtaining e- way b...
15 Aug, 2017, 10.46 AM IST
15% duty on certain goods on India return after 1-year foreign stayThe 15% duty is on bringing colour television, home theatre system and bullion other than ornaments into the country.
10 Apr, 2016, 09.50 PM IST
- Questions for Answers
The column addresses queries on Customs, excise and service tax matters as well import/export policy and procedures by a team of experts.
04 Aug, 2008, 12.54 AM IST
- Imports under reward schemes to undergo stringent scrutiny
The finance ministry wants imports under Focus Market Scheme, Focus Product Scheme and Vishesh Krishi Upaj Yojana to pass through stringent...
31 Jan, 2008, 12.42 AM IST