Customs duty exemption: Government looks to scrap customs duty relief, exemptions on 97 products | India Business News
nion finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman (2nd from right) and women & child development minister Smriti Irani (3rd from right) during a high tea session for all women ministers hosted by the FM at her residence in New Delhi on Sunday NEW DELHI: From Atlantic salmon and hazelnuts to durians and certain sweet biscuits, the government has proposed to withdraw customs duty relief and exemptions for 97 products imported into the country. While the move is expected to push up the cost, it may also encourage domestic manufacturing of several items. The step follows an announcement in the Budget wit...