Govt waives import duty on some raw materials for steel industry, export duty on iron ore hiked up to 50%

Govt waives import duty on some raw materials for steel industry, export duty on iron ore hiked up to 50%

The government has waived customs duty on the import of some raw materials, including coking coal and ferronickel, used by the steel industry, a move which will lower the cost for the domestic industry and reduce the prices. Also, to increase domestic availability, the duty on exports of iron ore has been hiked up to … Read more

Economic impact of second COVID wave has been less than the first wave: TV Narendran

Economic impact of second COVID wave has been less than the first wave: TV Narendran

We are in a better position globally because the macroeconomic situation is much stable, economies are picking up speed after the last year, says TV Narendran, President, CII during an interview with ET Now. Edited excerpts: Do you think the second COVID wave brought us a challenging time? Yes, it is a challenging time and … Read more