gold prices: Commodity Talk: Domestic gold prices playing catch-up with international rates post duty cut: Anuj Gupta

gold prices: Commodity Talk: Domestic gold prices playing catch-up with international rates post duty cut: Anuj Gupta

Yes gold has been making highs in the international market but in the domestic market it has not increased due to the cut in custom duty and is only playing a catch-up game, Anuj Gupta, Head Commodity & Currency, HDFC Securities said. He expects yellow metal prices in domestic markets to test the Rs 75K … Read more

Election results in the onion belt increases hopes of industry and farmers for more farm friendly policies

Election results in the onion belt increases hopes of industry and farmers for more farm friendly policies

Farmers and the industry expect the new government to increase import duty on cooking oils to support soyabean prices, remove export duty on onions, and take cautious stand on the demand for import of maize and wheat. Inspired by the onion farmers, others have started demanding policy measures to support soyabean and milk prices.“Soyabean prices … Read more

import duty on chana: Australian farmers likely to grow more chana for Indian consumers

import duty on chana: Australian farmers likely to grow more chana for Indian consumers

Pune: India’s decision to remove the 40% import duty on desi chana has led to a 7-10% jump in the international prices of the commodity within a day of the announcement on Friday. Made at a time when sowing is ongoing in Australia, this decision is expected to encourage farmers there to boost the acreage … Read more

Future of vehicles is electric, India’s import duty sops a positive, say Audi top execs

Future of vehicles is electric, India’s import duty sops a positive, say Audi top execs

India’s decision to temporarily lower import duty on electric vehicles priced upwards of $35,000 to 15% for carmakers investing at least $500 million on domestic manufacturing “might help accelerate localisation of premium electric cars” and drive demand, a top Audi executive said. The policy “shows that the government seems to be very committed to sustainability, … Read more

Tesla: Tesla may head to India on incentive-paved road

Tesla: Tesla may head to India on incentive-paved road

US electric automaker Tesla could soon set up shop in India, with the government close to finalising a policy to extend concessional import duties on electric cars exceeding Rs 30 lakh (about $36,000) for 2-3 years. The reduced import duties are likely to be offered in lieu of bank guarantees by Tesla for a proposed … Read more