India needs a sweeping overhaul of its import tariff structure and customs administration to cut trade costs, strengthen manufacturing competitiveness and revive export growth, suggest trade-focused think-tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).
The government is expected to turn its attention to India's customs law and duty structure in the upcoming Union Budget, with possible announcements on rate rationalisation and a broader review of the customs framework, says Deloitte India Partner Saloni Roy.
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has announced a major policy shift aimed at strengthening India's e-commerce landscape by extending key export incentives to goods shipped via the postal route. Effective from January 15, 2026, this move is designed to integrate small-sc
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 14: Anurag Sinha forays back on screen with the Netflix crime thriller Taskaree, based on customs and smuggling networks, directed by Neeraj Pandey and Raghav Jairath.
The Department of Homeland Security issued a statement on Wednesday (local time), after a woman was shot dead by an US Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Officer, stating that the Officer fired defensive shots, fearing for his life, the lives of his fellow law enforcement and the
Emraan Hashmi starrer Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web has got its trailer, giving viewers a look into the world of customs officers and global smuggling networks.
The Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with the Customs Department in Silchar, recovered counterfeit cigarettes worth ₹34 lakh from a godown on Tuesday.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 22: Method actor Nawazuddin Siddique is back with a bang, as his latest movie "Raat Akeli Hai 2," released on Netflix yesterday, opened to a bumper response with fabulous media reviews. Nawazuddin Siddiqui is truly a masterful performer who's breathed l
A tense situation arose in the Tevda village of Amabeda area on Thursday, December 18, over the last rites of Chamra Ram, the father of the village Sarpanch. The tribal and Christian communities vandalised the properties and clashed with each other. Over 20 policemen have been injured, an
The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) presented a compliance audit report on Goods and Services Tax (GST) for the year ended March 2023, highlighting several issues with the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)'s oversight. The report, divided into four chapters
The teaser for Emraan Hashmi starrer 'Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web' has been unveiled, giving a glimpse into the world of smuggling set against one of the busiest airports in the world - the Mumbai International Airport.
The two leaders explored new avenues of cooperation, focusing on shared priorities and growing partnership. Key agreements were signed, including customs cooperation, data centre establishment, and UN peacekeeping collaboration, reinforcing their commitment to international peace and secu