Finance Ministry clarifies National Security Cess will be calculated on machine speed, not production output. This impacts importers and aims to safeguard health, security, and strategic interests.
Manish Raj Gupta, Director at SAIL, assumes additional charge as CMD of RINL (Visakhapatnam Steel Plant). A seasoned leader with over three decades of experience, his appointment is set to drive strategic growth. Read more about his career and vision.
Tata Steel shares continue their rally, gaining 1.2% to hit a one-month high after India extends safeguard duties on steel imports for three years. Discover the impact on the sector and future demand outlook.
India's duty-free cotton import window has closed, reinstating an 11% levy. This move impacts textile firms' costs and keeps raw cotton prices below MSP for Vidarbha farmers. Key details inside.
The Indian government has increased the National Calamity Contingent Duty on cigarettes. Find out the new rates and the expected impact on prices and public health.
India imposes provisional anti-dumping duty on low-ash metallurgical coke imports from China, Australia & 4 others to protect domestic industry. Details on rates & expert critique inside.
India imposes safeguard duties up to 12% on select steel flat product imports from April 2025 to 2028 to protect domestic industry. Key details and analysis inside.
India has imposed safeguard duties on certain steel imports for three years to protect domestic manufacturers from a surge in low-cost supplies, primarily from China. The duty starts at 12% and will gradually decrease.
India imposes anti-dumping duties on Chinese steel imports, offering major relief to domestic manufacturers. This move aims to curb cheap imports and strengthen the local steel sector. Read more.
India imposes 11-12% safeguard duty on select steel imports for three years to protect domestic industry from cheap shipments, primarily from China. Read the full details.
Sangli collector orders probe into 2000 tonnes of Chinese raisins imported via Afghanistan, repacked as Indian. Local farmers face huge losses. Strict action promised.
Former HPCC chief Kuldeep Rathore meets Governor, urges PM Modi to reverse 50% to 25% apple import duty cut under NZ trade pact, fearing massive losses for state's horticulture sector.
Union Minister Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma confirms discussions for Bokaro Steel Plant's brownfield expansion, aiming to boost capacity to 7.55 MTPA, create jobs, and align with India's 300 MTPA steel vision by 2030.
DRI arrests Hong Kong supplier's director in a ₹30 crore luxury furniture import fraud. Third arrest in the case involving undervaluation and document manipulation. Read the full investigation details.
A GTRI report warns India's steel capacity expansion is under pressure as import curbs on low-ash metallurgical coke raise input costs, hurting competitiveness. Experts call for policy recalibration.
India imposes anti-dumping duties on Chinese cold-rolled steel and R-134a refrigerant, citing below-normal pricing. The move aims to protect domestic manufacturers from unfair trade.
A Dutch NGO files a massive $1.6 billion claim against Tata Steel's Netherlands units for environmental damage. Read the full details of the legal battle.
Tata Steel's Dutch units face a €1.4 billion class action over alleged health and environmental damage near its IJmuiden plant. The company vows to defend itself. Read the full story.
Jindal Steel commissions 3 MTPA new capacity, eyes 15.6 MTPA by March. Near-term earnings face pressure, but volume-led growth and cost reset could transform its profile by FY28. Read the full analysis.
Himachal Education Minister Rohit Thakur condemns the Centre's decision to slash import duty on NZ apples from 50% to 25%, warning it threatens the state's Rs 5,000-crore apple economy.
Vizag Steel Plant management opens VRS window from Jan 1-20, 2026, aiming to cut 570 permanent jobs. This third phase continues a major workforce reduction strategy amid union criticism. Read the full details.
Manaksia Coated Metals & Industries Ltd announces a ₹50 crore investment to upgrade its Continuous Galvanizing Line, boosting capacity to 1,80,000 MTPA. This strategic move aims to enhance product quality and market competitiveness.
India unveils major reforms to simplify import inspections, a key move to boost trade and secure a long-awaited free trade agreement with the United States. Learn the details.
China has initiated a formal dispute at the World Trade Organization against India's import restrictions in the solar and IT sectors. This move escalates trade tensions between the two Asian giants. Read the full analysis.
China initiates a WTO trade dispute against India, challenging import duties on solar cells and IT goods. This move escalates bilateral trade tensions and could impact India's green energy goals. Read more for details and analysis.
India rejects New Zealand's request for duty concessions on dairy, vegetables, sugar, and metals. The move protects domestic sectors as both nations review their trade agreement. Read the full analysis.
India's cotton imports from the US skyrocketed after the 11% duty was removed, causing domestic prices to fall. CCI's low procurement adds to farmer distress. Full analysis inside.
Odisha's crude steel production surges to 18.07 million tonnes. Minister Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma details green steel initiatives & policies for MSMEs in Rajya Sabha. Read the full report.
Delhi High Court directs customs authorities to respond to IndiGo's petition seeking a refund of over Rs 900 crore in import duty. The case involves aircraft engines and parts. Read the latest developments.
Your next smartphone and TV could cost 6-9% more by 2026. A new 10% import duty on key components is set to increase manufacturing costs, impacting major brands. Find out how this will affect your wallet.