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Congress slams government for removing import duty on wheat

The Congress on Thursday slammed the government decision to remove import duty on wheat, saying the union ministers "need education". "There was no justification to remove the import duty on wheat from 25 per cent to 0 per cent. Our farmers are not getting access to the international market during this government's time," said senior …

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June 15, 2017

Import duty on wheat slashed to 10%

The Union government on Friday announced cut on import duty on wheat and potato to 10 per cent while reducing it by 5 per cent on crude as well as refined palm oils. The government took the decision in an effort to boost domestic availability of the foodgrain and check prices in view of the …

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September 23, 2016