Textile sector: Time for a relook as tariff tantrum may soon be history? 5 textile stocks with upside potential of up to 27%The Indian textile and apparel sector has had a stressful year. The US tariffs disrupted orders to the sector’s largest market, squeezed ma...
03 Jun, 2026, 01.02 PM IST
Want to exchange old gold for new jewellery? Beware of these taxesIndians exchanging old gold for new should be aware of potential taxes on sales and purchases. The Income Tax Department monitors high-valu...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
Smugglers are hard at work as higher duty puts the shine on goldThe recent spike in import duties in India has inadvertently fueled a rise in gold smuggling activities. Traders are noting a marked increa...
02 Jun, 2026, 11.58 PM IST
India, Oman trade pact to come into force from June 1; Check what's insideIndia and Oman's Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, CEPA, begins on June 1. This pact offers Indian exports 100% duty-free acces...
31 May, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
Duty hike may bring out more old gold into marketIndustry executives said promoting sales of lower carat jewellery like 14K and 9K can reduce imports by 20-30%, and discouraging investment...
14 May, 2026, 11.51 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
Why gold’s Rs 10,000 spike after import duty increase is a one-off moveGold and silver prices staged a sharp comeback on Wednesday, with MCX futures for both metals surging nearly 6% in a single session after t...
13 May, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
US raises concerns at India’s duties on IP-intensive goods, source code, AI working paperThe US has voiced concerns over India's high customs duties on IP-intensive products and its proposed mandatory blanket license for AI deve...
01 May, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
$12 billion Trump tariff refund for Indian exporters. Which stocks may benefit?Tariff refunds are set to begin after the US Supreme Court ruled Donald Trump’s tariffs unconstitutional. US Customs and Border Protection ...
21 Apr, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
Trump tariff refunds begin today: Gokaldas Exports, Avanti Feeds, other textile and shrimp stocks rally up to 7%Export-oriented shrimp and textile stocks rallied up to 7% on Tuesday after the US began rolling out refunds for tariffs imposed during Don...
21 Apr, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
$166 bn Trump tariff refunds open in US, but India still has to ask for a sliceA significant reduction in US tariffs is setting the stage for a $166 billion refund wave. For Indian exporters, the potential for profit e...
21 Apr, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
GST 2.0 Inverted duty structure hurts FMCG, Pharma: Expert flags concernsIndian enterprises are navigating challenges posed by the Goods and Services Tax. The inverted duty scenario is particularly affecting FMCG...
18 Apr, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
Corrugated box manufacturers warn of severe cost surge, call for price revision and policy supportIndia's corrugated box makers are in crisis. Kraft paper prices have jumped 15-20 percent. Other materials like gum and ink are up 30-40 pe...
16 Apr, 2026, 06.16 PM IST
India will have to eventually move to lower customs duty regime, says DPIIT Secy Rajesh Kumar SinghIndia will eventually move to a lower customs duty regime and cannot continue protecting domestic manufacturers by citing the infant indust...
04 Jan, 2024, 08.55 PM IST
Customs regime may be tweaked to boost make in India, exportsGovernment could soon revamp its customs duty regime with focus on exemptions and inverted duty structures.
29 Jun, 2019, 08.21 AM IST
Mauritius offers zero customs duty regime for Indian companies setting up shop in the island nationIndian companies setting up shop in the island nation will not only enjoy duty-free regime but also gain preferential access to EU and Afri...
16 Feb, 2013, 10.14 AM IST
- Classify imports for tariff: FM
NEW DELHI: Finance Minister Yashwant Sinha today asked the industry to develop a consensus and classify import items for faster implementat...
14 Mar, 2002, 01.46 AM IST