Tag: Import
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Pakistan imported medicines worth Rs 136 cr from India in 2019
'The imported medicines included life-saving drugs, tablets, syrups and vaccines.'
July 14, 2019 -
Rupee slips 26 paise to 70.18 vs USD in early trade
Meanwhile, the United States, President Donald Trump on Sunday accused China of breaking the negotiated trade deal draft and indicated toughening of his stand against China in a series of tweets.
May 13, 2019 -
Entering UP areas with liquor purchased in Delhi is non-bailable offence
Purchasing liquor from Delhi or any other state and then taking it to areas falling in Uttar Pradesh for consumption is not a good idea anymore. The Uttar Pradesh government’s new directive introduced from 1 April states that the act of importing more than one sealed bottle of liquor from any other state to UP …
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April 6, 2018 -
TV sets, microwave, others to cost more post Customs duty hike
Customers will have to shell out more to buy television sets, microwave, LED lamps and some other electronic items after the government last week hiked import duty on such items to drive up local manufacturing. According to the government notification, Customs duty on television set has been raised to 20 per cent while on imported …
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December 19, 2017 -
Govt sounds ‘alert’ on illegal import of crackers
The Customs department has been asked to keep a hawk-eyed vigil on the illegal import of firecrackers from abroad, particularly from China, officials said. The Central Board of Excise and Customs’ (CBEC) recent order to chiefs of customs zones across the country comes ahead of Diwali on October 19. The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) …
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October 11, 2017 -
Anti-dumping duty likely on import of a chemical from China
The government may impose anti-dumping duty of $72.95 per tonne on imports of a chemical, used in pharmaceutical and other industries, from China. In its sunset review of anti-dumping duty imposed on the imports of 'sodium nitrite', the Directorate General of Antidumping and Allied Duties (DGAD) has concluded that there is “continued dumping” of the …
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July 23, 2017 -
India to import US crude for first time, delivery in Oct
India, the world's third-largest oil importer, has sealed a first deal to import crude oil from the US and the shipment is expected to touch Indian shores in October. The deal, by state-owned Indian Oil Corp (IOC), comes within weeks of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US when President Donald Trump talked of …
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July 10, 2017 -
GST: Traders need to declare only GSTIN for export, import
After the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax, traders would have to declare only their GST Identification Number at the time of import or export, the commerce ministry said on 12 June. Currently, all exporters and importers declare their IEC (import-export code). With the implementation of the GST, it said GSTIN would be used …
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June 13, 2017 -
GST Council may consider Apple plea for import tax exemption
The GST Council is likely to consider the global iPhone maker Apple Inc's proposal seeking tax exemptions if the internal groups set up to examine these exemptions submit their reports before the next Council meeting. "Every industry body is raising concerns related to the implementation of GST and its impact. Most of them are seeking …
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May 3, 2017 -
Coal gas can help lower import bill by $10 bn in 5 yrs: Coal Secretary
Domestic coal gas can be used as a feedstock for producing urea and other chemicals that can help reduce the country's import bill by $10 billion in five years and cut carbon emissions, a top official said. Coal Secretary Susheel Kumar also said that India's dependence on petroleum and natural gas can be reduced or …
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March 7, 2017 -
Pakistan stops import of cotton from India amid tension
Pakistan has suspended the import of cotton and other agriculture commodities, including vegetables, from India due to rising tensions between the two countries along the LoC, a media report here said. Officials of Department of Plant Protection (DPP) said that import of agri items from India through the Wagah border crossing and Karachi port and …
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November 27, 2016 -
Pakistan ‘stops’ import of Indian agricultural goods
Pakistani authorities "halted" the import of cotton and other agricultural commodities, including vegetables, from India via the Wagah border, it was reported on Saturday.
November 26, 2016 -
Russian team keen to co-operate with state
A team of Russian Export Centre has shown a keen interest in exporting their consumer goods to Bengal and co-operating with the state in different projects. “We have met with the officials of the state government and have discussed about exporting food items to Bengal. “We are interested in agricultural goods. Besides, we also want …
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September 25, 2016 -
‘Given infrastructure like cricket, our Olympic athletes can do well’
Former India captain Sourav Ganguly on Friday backed the just-returned Indian Olympic athletes saying if given the right infrastructure like in cricket, they can come out with flying colours. "We have done well in cricket because the BCCI has been able to give us great facilities. We have world-class stadiums all over India, even in …
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September 23, 2016