UK car imports to get lower duty from July 15; India issues application processIndia has notified importers on seeking government approval for duty concessions. The free trade agreement with the UK will reduce automoti...
10 Jul, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
Government waives basic customs duty on key inputs for electronics manufacturingThe government has waived customs duty on key electronic components. This move aims to boost domestic manufacturing of smartphones and lapt...
09 Jul, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
SIAM urges govt to increase import duties to 40% on commercial tractors and prime moversThe Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers seeks higher import duties on tractors. They want a 40% duty to prevent dumping from China. ...
09 Jul, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
Raising the bar: India-UK FTA seen driving next wave of premiumisation in alco-bev industryUnder the India-UK trade deal, set to take effect on July 15, India will be reducing duty on UK whisky and gin from 150% to 75% and further...
09 Jul, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
Dixon Tech, Syrma SGS, Amber shares surge up to 6%. What does customs duty relief mean?Shares of Dixon Technologies, Syrma SGS Technologies and Amber Enterprises rallied after the Centre expanded customs duty exemptions on ele...
09 Jul, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
Govt extends duty relief for electronics, lithium-ion battery manufacturing till 2029Customs duty concessions on electronics manufacturing parts are extended until March 2029. This move supports investments in battery cell m...
09 Jul, 2026, 07.07 AM IST
India silver import curbs create shortages, push premiums to six-month highIndia's silver import restrictions have caused significant shortages in the domestic market. Premiums have surged to their highest levels i...
08 Jul, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
Ahead of India-UK FTA rollout on July 15, specialty chemicals industry seeks clarity on rules of originIndustry stakeholders say lower tariffs and improved market access will strengthen India's specialty chemicals sector, but they call for cl...
08 Jul, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
US Forced Labour Hearings: Trump's next tariff threat looms over 60 countries, including IndiaThe United States is considering new tariffs on sixty nations, including India, due to forced labor concerns. Hearings will begin to discus...
07 Jul, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
India-UK FTA takes effect on July 15, but the real test lies beyond tariff cutsIndia-UK FTA success depends on improving competitiveness of Indian manufacturers, say industry experts.
07 Jul, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
Aluminium industry split over custom duties for scraps and finished productsIndia's aluminium industry is split over import duties. Primary producers, represented by the Aluminium Association of India (AAI), want st...
05 Jul, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
India tightens scrutiny of Chinese herbicide importsIndia is intensifying its watch on glufosinate imports from China, a crucial herbicide. Authorities are investigating if Chinese exporters ...
05 Jul, 2026, 06.39 AM IST
India waives customs duty, IGST on imported animals under UK trade pact from July 15India's latest policy change allows for customs duty and IGST exemptions on animals brought into the country for shows and public events st...
04 Jul, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
India extends anti-dumping duty on US, Malaysia, South Africa butyl alcoholIndia has extended anti-dumping duties on butyl alcohol imports from the US, Malaysia, and South Africa for five more years. This move aims...
04 Jul, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
Jet fuel price cut by Rs 5/litre as global oil prices easeA significant drop in jet fuel prices, by nearly Rs 5 per litre, brings welcome relief to Indian airlines. This reduction, driven by fallin...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.04 AM IST
Govt extends customs duty waiver on import of key petrochemical products till July 15The government has extended the nil customs duty on approximately 40 critical petrochemical products by another 15 days, now until July 15....
30 Jun, 2026, 05.45 PM IST
EU unveils new steel import quotas to protect its industry from overcapacity, reserves half for FTA partnersThe European Commission has implemented new quotas to curb duty-free steel imports, aiming to bolster the EU's steel sector and boost capac...
30 Jun, 2026, 02.44 PM IST