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Published 12 June 2026 ยท politics
Synopsis India is set to decide on extending customs duty relief for critical raw material imports beyond June 30. An inter-ministerial panel will review easing
Synopsis India is set to decide on extending customs duty relief for critical raw material imports beyond June 30. An inter-ministerial panel will review easing import curbs on key inputs and consider fresh duties on certain locally manufactured electronics. The government is also evaluating duty cut requests from the pharmaceutical and steel sectors.
Published: June 13, 2026 โข 12:23 AM IST ยท Updated: June 13, 2026 โข 1:08 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis India is set to decide on extending customs duty relief for critical raw material imports beyond June 30. An inter-ministerial panel will review easing import curbs on key inputs and consider fresh duties on certain locally manufactured electronics.
The government is also evaluating duty cut requests from the pharmaceutical and steel sectors.