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Explained: Why India Raised Gold Import Duty, And What It Means For You
India's forex reserves have slipped amid the Iran war. By raising gold import duty, India is taking pre-emptive steps to save its forex reserves.
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Centre Raises Gold, Silver Import Tariffs To 15% Amid PM's Forex Warning
The government has imposed a 10% basic customs duty and a 5% Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC) on gold and silver imports, taking the effective import tax to 15% from 6%.
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Trump Tariff Refunds Start Today: Who Benefits, How To Claim It
It was not just the business but the customers as well that bore the bulk of the tariff burden. But it remains unclear if the consumers will get any refunds.
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US To Stop Collecting Tariffs From Tuesday Following Supreme Court Order
The US Customs and Border Protection agency said it will halt collections of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act at 12:01 am EST on Tuesday, more than three days after the Supreme Court declared the duties illegal.
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In Finland, PhD Graduates Get A Top Hat And Sword With Their Diploma. Here's Why
The custom, which dates back to the 17th century, symbolises academic freedom and the responsibility to defend truth and knowledge.
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Tax Cuts On Cancer Drugs, Higher Tobacco Tax Can Boost Public Health: AIIMS Study
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) exemption of lifesaving cancer drugs and higher taxation on tobacco products are the steps aimed at strengthening public health in the country, according to a new study led by oncologists from
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India's Fight Against Cancer Gets Stronger With Ayushman Arogya Mandir: JP Nadda
Ayushman Arogya Mandirs is strengthening the fight against cancer in India, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda on World Cancer Day on Wednesday.
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All That Is New In Baggage Rules 2026, From Higher Duty-Free Limit To Laptop Exemption
India's Baggage Rules 2026, effective February 2, raise duty-free limits for most travellers and simplify jewellery allowances with weight-based caps to streamline customs procedures.
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Union Budget 2026 Signals Prevention-Led, Innovation-Driven Healthcare Shift, Say Industry Leaders
Union Budget 2026 places strong emphasis on prevention, biopharma innovation and mental health, with industry leaders highlighting the importance of early screening, stronger regulation and faster access to global medical innovation.
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Union Budget 2026: 17 Cancer Drugs Get Import Duty Exemption To Cut Costs And Save Lives
The Union Budget 2026-27 has exempted basic customs duty on 17 critical cancer drugs to reduce treatment costs and improve access for patients reliant on expensive imported medicines.
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Union Budget 2026: How Import Duty Exemption On Rare Disease Drugs Could Make Treatments Cheaper
The Union Budget 2026-27 includes customs duty exemptions on drugs and medical foods used to treat seven rare diseases under India's National Policy for Rare Diseases, potentially lowering costs for patients reliant on imported therapies.
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Union Budget 2026 Puts Healthcare Growth At Centre With Biopharma, Mental Health, Cancer Care Focus
The Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on Sunday on healthcare and pharmaceuticals pushed biopharma manufacturing, research, and skilled manpower.
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Tax Exemption On Capital Goods For Making Lithium-Ion Cells For Batteries
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced an extension of basic customs duty exemption on capital goods used for manufacturing lithium-ion cells for battery storage in the annual budget for the next financial year.
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What Nirmala Sitharaman Announced For Aviation Sector In Union Budget 2026
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, presenting the Union Budget 2026 today, announced basic customs duty exemption on raw materials for the manufacturing of aircraft parts for maintenance, repair and other units in the defence sector.
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Union Budget 2026: Duty Relief On Cancer Drugs, Import Exemptions For Rare Diseases
In the Union Budget 2026, the government announced targeted relief for cancer patients by exempting basic customs duty on 17 essential cancer drugs and medicines, aimed at reducing treatment costs.
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Explained: Why India Raised Gold Import Duty, And What It Means For You
India's forex reserves have slipped amid the Iran war. By raising gold import duty, India is taking pre-emptive steps to save its forex reserves.
-
Centre Raises Gold, Silver Import Tariffs To 15% Amid PM's Forex Warning
The government has imposed a 10% basic customs duty and a 5% Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC) on gold and silver imports, taking the effective import tax to 15% from 6%.
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Trump Tariff Refunds Start Today: Who Benefits, How To Claim It
It was not just the business but the customers as well that bore the bulk of the tariff burden. But it remains unclear if the consumers will get any refunds.
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US To Stop Collecting Tariffs From Tuesday Following Supreme Court Order
The US Customs and Border Protection agency said it will halt collections of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act at 12:01 am EST on Tuesday, more than three days after the Supreme Court declared the duties illegal.
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In Finland, PhD Graduates Get A Top Hat And Sword With Their Diploma. Here's Why
The custom, which dates back to the 17th century, symbolises academic freedom and the responsibility to defend truth and knowledge.
-
Tax Cuts On Cancer Drugs, Higher Tobacco Tax Can Boost Public Health: AIIMS Study
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) exemption of lifesaving cancer drugs and higher taxation on tobacco products are the steps aimed at strengthening public health in the country, according to a new study led by oncologists from
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India's Fight Against Cancer Gets Stronger With Ayushman Arogya Mandir: JP Nadda
Ayushman Arogya Mandirs is strengthening the fight against cancer in India, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda on World Cancer Day on Wednesday.
-
All That Is New In Baggage Rules 2026, From Higher Duty-Free Limit To Laptop Exemption
India's Baggage Rules 2026, effective February 2, raise duty-free limits for most travellers and simplify jewellery allowances with weight-based caps to streamline customs procedures.
-
Union Budget 2026 Signals Prevention-Led, Innovation-Driven Healthcare Shift, Say Industry Leaders
Union Budget 2026 places strong emphasis on prevention, biopharma innovation and mental health, with industry leaders highlighting the importance of early screening, stronger regulation and faster access to global medical innovation.
-
Union Budget 2026: 17 Cancer Drugs Get Import Duty Exemption To Cut Costs And Save Lives
The Union Budget 2026-27 has exempted basic customs duty on 17 critical cancer drugs to reduce treatment costs and improve access for patients reliant on expensive imported medicines.
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Union Budget 2026: How Import Duty Exemption On Rare Disease Drugs Could Make Treatments Cheaper
The Union Budget 2026-27 includes customs duty exemptions on drugs and medical foods used to treat seven rare diseases under India's National Policy for Rare Diseases, potentially lowering costs for patients reliant on imported therapies.
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Union Budget 2026 Puts Healthcare Growth At Centre With Biopharma, Mental Health, Cancer Care Focus
The Union Budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on Sunday on healthcare and pharmaceuticals pushed biopharma manufacturing, research, and skilled manpower.
-
Tax Exemption On Capital Goods For Making Lithium-Ion Cells For Batteries
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday announced an extension of basic customs duty exemption on capital goods used for manufacturing lithium-ion cells for battery storage in the annual budget for the next financial year.
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What Nirmala Sitharaman Announced For Aviation Sector In Union Budget 2026
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, presenting the Union Budget 2026 today, announced basic customs duty exemption on raw materials for the manufacturing of aircraft parts for maintenance, repair and other units in the defence sector.
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Union Budget 2026: Duty Relief On Cancer Drugs, Import Exemptions For Rare Diseases
In the Union Budget 2026, the government announced targeted relief for cancer patients by exempting basic customs duty on 17 essential cancer drugs and medicines, aimed at reducing treatment costs.
