India eyes fiscal support for domestic EV battery supply chainIndia is planning new incentives to boost local production of battery components. This move aims to reduce import dependence for electric v...
30 May, 2026, 07.48 AM IST
West Asia conflict raises inflation risks; India's domestic strength offers cushion: Finmin reportIndia faces supply shocks from the West Asia conflict. This impacts inflation and trade. However, strong domestic demand and policy measure...
29 Apr, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
French regulator says most e-commerce platform products it tested breach EU rulesFrance's consumer watchdog found a staggering 75% of products from online platforms failed EU safety rules. Many items were found to be dan...
29 Apr, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat: Highlights wind energy milestone; says India crosses 56 GW capacityIndia has achieved a significant milestone in wind energy. The nation's wind generation capacity has now surpassed 56 gigawatts. This place...
26 Apr, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
Induction cooktop makers may be enticed with duty, GST cutsIndia is weighing tax cuts on induction cooktops. This aims to boost local manufacturing and make electric cooking more affordable. The gov...
23 Apr, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
DPIIT rolls out multi-sectoral regulatory relaxations to bolster industrial supply chainsThe Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade is ensuring continuous supply of fuel, gas, and essential raw materials. Measur...
22 Apr, 2026, 04.14 PM IST
European alcoholic drinks companies seek India tariff relief as shortages of cans, bottles loomIndian liquor firms are grappling with rising costs for glass bottles and cans. Supply chain disruptions, linked to the Iran war, are causi...
09 Apr, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
India logs record 6.05 GW wind capacity addition in FY26, up 46% YoYIndia has achieved a record 6.05 GW of wind capacity in FY26. This marks the highest annual addition, pushing total wind power past 56 GW. ...
06 Apr, 2026, 09.26 PM IST
India achieves highest-ever annual wind energy capacity addition of 6.05 GW in 2025-26India has set a new record for wind energy capacity addition. In 2025-26, the nation added 6.05 GW of wind power. This brings the total ins...
06 Apr, 2026, 07.19 PM IST
CII's 20-Point Policy Agenda calls for coordinated fiscal, financial and trade response to West Asia crisisConfederation of Indian Industry praises government and RBI for swift actions amid West Asia conflict. CII proposes a detailed plan to supp...
05 Apr, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
Indian pharma sector faces supply risk amid West Asia conflict despite duty waiverIndia's pharmaceutical industry faces ongoing concerns about securing essential petrochemical supplies due to the West Asia conflict. While...
02 Apr, 2026, 11.06 PM IST
CBIC extends interest waiver on customs duty payable via ECL till April 13The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has extended the interest waiver on customs duty payments made through the Electroni...
12 Apr, 2023, 01.10 PM IST
SEZ units want customs duty waiver for domestic sale as exports plummetAt present, SEZs are also not able to sell their products in the domestic market, as payment of customs duty as per Section 30 of SEZ Act, ...
07 May, 2020, 09.38 PM IST
- Customs, excise duty waiver for merchant power projects likely
The government is planning to permit projects that allow merchant sales of up to 40% of saleable energy in case of hydel power and 15% in t...
21 Jul, 2009, 01.13 AM IST
- Tax sops for LNG likely to support gas power plants
With nearly half of the country’s 13,500 mw of gas-based power generation capacity remaining unutilised, the government may consider duty a...
02 Jan, 2007, 02.21 AM IST
- Hydro projects may get Customs duty waiver
With the government turning its attention to hydro power as a source of clean and cheap power, it is now considering measures to bring down...
27 Dec, 2006, 04.27 AM IST
- Finmin, Plan Panel against customs waiver on just LNG
The power ministry’s plea for a customs duty waiver on LNG, natural gas and naphtha may come to naught, especially as the finance ministry ...
15 Jul, 2006, 12.36 AM IST