Import duty hike News
India imports a large quantity of edible oils to meet domestic demand. The dependence on imports is more than 50 per cent of total requirements.
The duty increase would raise prices and moderate demand in India.
The May trade deficit in India increased to $24.29 billion.
The increased duties would be effective from October 12, the Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBIC) said.
The enhanced duty rates which will make these imported goods expensive.
The Centre's order will be effective from midnight of September 26-27.
The government had also raised customs duty on specified parts/accessories of motor vehicles, motor cars, motor cycles from 7.5 percent to 15 percent.
The Mines and Steel Ministry has sought import duty hike on finished steel products to 10 percent, besides complete withdrawal of the levy on imports of steel-making inputs such as iron ore and coking coal in the coming Budget.
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