India-UK trade deal to offer export benefits from day-one; steel issues addressed: Govt SourcesThe landmark India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will come into force from July 15, 2026, with the government workin...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.41 PM IST
India’s gold hunger stays unshaken as higher duties fail to close the import floodgatesIndia's insatiable thirst for gold remains resilient even in the face of increased import duties. Prior to the tax increase, there was a no...
16 Jun, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
Govt restricts bulk industrial petrol, diesel purchases through petrol pumpsIndustrial and commercial users can no longer buy petrol and diesel from petrol pumps. They must now get fuel from bulk sale points. This c...
12 Jun, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
India grants retrospective custom duty relief on imports of select nuclear power generation equipmentIndia has granted retrospective customs duty relief on specified nuclear power generation equipment imported between April 1, 2019 and Janu...
12 Jun, 2026, 01.58 AM IST
Fueling Demand: Inside India’s ethanol mobility revolution in reverseIndia is launching an ambitious green mobility initiative. The country is establishing E100 fuel stations nationwide before flex-fuel vehic...
11 Jun, 2026, 02.05 PM IST
Govt extends anti-dumping duty on aluminium foil imported from China & 3 other nations till DecemberIndia has extended anti-dumping duties on aluminium foil imports. The measure will remain in effect until December 15, 2026. This decision ...
10 Jun, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
India renews 5-year levy on solar glass imports from Malaysia: GazetteIndia has extended import duties on Malaysian solar glass for five more years. This decision follows a government review finding that remov...
03 Jun, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
Centre waives customs duty on cotton imports till October 30Cotton imports will be duty-free from June 1 to October 30, 2026. This move by the Centre aims to increase cotton availability for India's ...
30 May, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
Sovereign Gold Bond premature exit date today: SGB series turned Rs 1 lakh investment into Rs 3.12 lakhThe Reserve Bank of India has announced the premature redemption price for Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) 2020-21 Series VIII at Rs 16,012 per u...
18 May, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
Silver imports restricted; licence now must for select categoriesThe Centre has restricted imports of certain silver categories, including high-purity silver bars, making licences mandatory to curb rising...
17 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Gold imports from Dubai may rise after duty hike: GTRIIndia's recent hike in import duties on gold and silver opens the door for enhanced trade relations with Dubai. Thanks to the India-UAE tra...
13 May, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
Gold jewellery to get costlier: Here's how much more you need to pay on your next purchaseIndia has significantly raised import duties on gold and silver. This move aims to reduce foreign exchange outflow and ease pressure on res...
13 May, 2026, 09.19 AM IST
TVS launches new iQube S electric scooter with extended range: Check price, features, and other detailsTVS Motor has launched an upgraded iQube S electric scooter boasting a larger 4.7 kWh battery, extending its range to an impressive 175 km....
06 May, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
New CBIC norm eases compliance for importers and customs officials alikeCustoms duty compliance just got simpler! The CBIC has merged 31 old notifications into one, making it easier for businesses to navigate ex...
25 Oct, 2025, 11.26 PM IST
31 customs notifications consolidated into 1 to enhance Ease of Doing BusinessThe Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs is simplifying trade. Thirty-one Customs Duty notifications are now one. This new document,...
25 Oct, 2025, 03.38 PM IST
CBIC notifications use complex language; need simplification to help industry: GTRIThe Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said for this the CBIC (Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs) must use services of commu...
25 Jan, 2024, 03.04 PM IST
- ASSOCHAM recommends customs duty exemption for notified life saving drugs
On its pre-budget memorandum, ASSOCHAM has given the following recommendations for the Health & Science Sector:
08 Feb, 2011, 04.22 PM IST