Centre proposes 10 new entry points for drug imports into India, Noida airport includedThe Centre has proposed expanding India's authorised import network for pharmaceuticals and medical devices by adding ten new locations. Th...
05 Nov, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
Indian travellers in Dubai can get up to AED 100 off at Dubai Duty Free using UPIIndian travellers can now enjoy a 10% discount at Dubai Duty Free by using India's UPI for payments. This initiative, introduced by NPCI In...
05 Nov, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
Prices of premium Scotch set to fall in Delhi after customs duty cut on British spiritsPrices for premium Scotch whiskies in Delhi are expected to decline shortly due to changes in customs duty. The reduction in import duty fo...
04 Nov, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
Scientists mixed just 3% volcanic ash into forest soil in a UC San Diego experiment; coleus plants grew roughly three times as much as plants in untreated soilAt UC San Diego, researchers have made an exciting discovery: adding volcanic ash to soil can significantly enhance plant growth. Their stu...
04 Nov, 2026, 05.00 PM IST
Scotch whisky in Delhi may get cheaper after Diwali as excise department begins price revisionScotch whisky prices in Delhi could drop by around 7% due to changes in import duties. The new rates will likely affect popular brands like...
04 Nov, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
Trump's midterm setback may put India under pressure for quick trade deal on US terms: GTRIAmid electoral challenges, US President Donald Trump is likely to ramp up pressure on India to seal a trade deal. This potential agreement ...
04 Nov, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
India's palm oil imports hit 14-month high, soyoil purchases set recordIn October, India experienced a surge in palm oil imports to 866,000 metric tons. Soyoil imports reached a record high of 653,000 tons, ref...
04 Nov, 2026, 09.42 AM IST
Festive demand lifts dry fruit, chocolate imports this seasonDuring the festive season, India's import of tree nuts and chocolates rose significantly, reflecting a 10-12% annual demand increase. The r...
04 Nov, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
Gold smuggling jumps to 50 tonnes as 15% import duty widens gap for unofficial supplyGold smuggling in India is estimated to have surged to 50 tonnes in the September quarter from three tonnes a year earlier after import dut...
04 Nov, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
India’s illegal gold imports surge 1,500% after tax hikeIndia's illegal gold imports surged dramatically in the third quarter of 2023, reaching 50 metric tons. This rise is attributed to the gove...
03 Nov, 2026, 07.19 PM IST
Budget 2027: Customs duty relief on 118 goods under reviewThe Indian government is currently reviewing customs duty concessions applicable to 118 products set to expire. This review involves input ...
03 Nov, 2026, 12.48 AM IST
India extends cotton import duty exemption till December 31The Indian government has extended the customs duty exemption on cotton imports to December 31. This decision aims to support the textile i...
31 Oct, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
Govt extends customs duty exemption on cotton imports till December 31The Indian government has announced an extension of the customs duty exemption on cotton imports until December 31, 2026. This move aims to...
31 Oct, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
Government scraps export duty on petrol, raises levies on diesel and ATFThe Indian government has abolished the special additional excise duty on petrol exports as of now. Diesel export levies have been raised t...
31 Oct, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
India extends cotton import duty exemption till December 31 to ease textile costsThe Centre has decided to extend the customs duty exemption on cotton imports until December 31, 2026. This extension aims to improve cotto...
30 Oct, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
India expected to extend duty-free cotton imports through December, sources sayIndia is expected to extend the 11% customs duty exemption on cotton imports until the end of December to ease supply shortages, lower dome...
26 Oct, 2026, 03.26 PM IST
Tata Chemicals says Kenya High Court has no jurisdiction over TCML disputeTata Chemicals said the High Court of Kenya has ruled that it lacks jurisdiction over a dispute involving its subsidiary, Tata Chemicals Ma...
24 Oct, 2026, 11.52 AM IST