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TopicImport duties

Topic: Import duties

How GST changed import duty revenue for states—no blame, more profit

The IGST component of total import duty collections is growing faster than that from Customs duty. And states enjoy a larger share in the rapidly growing pie of IGST on imports.

US appeal court allows Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs to stay for now

A lower court had earlier placed a block on the new import tariffs announced by Trump stating that he overstepped his authority.

Palm oil duty cut to reduce prices will fry domestic potential, self-reliance, say producers

Govt reduced import duty on palm oil earlier this month to bring down retail prices. Some oil and farm associations say it contradicts govt’s vision of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'.

Indian steel industry was heavily protected, but Budget 2021 has changed that. Here’s why

Steel prices have surged, affecting Modi govt’s infrastructure push. Now, it has reduced duties to facilitate imports despite ‘atmanirbhar’ mission.

Auto parts, footwear, chargers, oil — Chinese products flooding India illegally, govt finds

A group of ministers set up to promote Indian manufacturing has flagged various ways through which Chinese goods are evading duties and other restrictions.

Farmers unhappy as govt decides to lower maize & milk import duty amid falling local prices

The government has allowed import of 5 lakh MT of maize and 10,000 MT of milk under reduced duties, cites commitment to WTO. 

Import duties on solar equipment will delay Modi govt’s renewable goals

A 25 per cent duty on solar equipment imported from China and Malaysia has been imposed.

India defers retaliatory tariffs on US imports keeping door open for agreement

The move comes as an opportunity for an agreement to avert a trade war between the two nations.

On Camera

Wintrack vs Chennai Customs has unleashed middle class anger. And BJP must worry

It’s hard to build a house, run a business, or do anything without paying bribes. And yet, citizens’ anger about this open, unchecked corruption won’t erupt into Anna Hazare-type rallies.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

How Pakistan thinks: Army for hire, ideology of convenience

Pakistan’s army has been a rentier force available to a reasonable bidder. It has never come to the aid of any Muslims including Palestinians or the Gazans, except making noises here and there.