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MSME steel importers seek govt exemption from QCO on paid-for imports as prices rise

New Delhi, Sept. 22 -- A new government quality control order on steel is pitting India's micro, small, and medium enterprises against regulators, with importers claiming the measure has triggered a s... Read More


MSME steel importers seek govt exemption on paid-for imports as prices rise

New Delhi, Sept. 22 -- A new government quality control order on steel is pitting India's micro, small, and medium enterprises against regulators, with importers claiming the measure has triggered a s... Read More


Govt to fast-tracks BIS approvals for Taiwan steel to boost MSME exports

New Delhi, Sept. 18 -- The government will fast-track Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) approvals for Taiwanese integrated steel plants, enabling MSME importers to secure raw material under a quality c... Read More


Govt to fast-track BIS approvals for Taiwan steel to boost MSME exports

New Delhi, Sept. 18 -- The government will fast-track Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) approvals for Taiwanese integrated steel plants, enabling MSME importers to secure raw material under a quality c... Read More


GST rate cut for goods carriers to lower India's logistics costs, boost economic output

New Delhi, Sept. 4 -- The GST Council's decision to reduce the levy on goods carriers from 28% to 18% is likely to reduce the country's logistics costs, a key factor in improving the country's total e... Read More


India now eyes biofuel mix to diesel, heavy construction machines to be first in line

New Delhi, Aug. 31 -- India is preparing to extend its biofuel push to the diesel-guzzling construction equipment sector, with plans to blend biofuels into diesel that powers heavy carriers, cranes, b... Read More


That rust bucket on wheels may cost a fortune in insurance, re-registration

New Delhi, July 26 -- The Centre is weighing higher fees to insure and re-register older cars, two officials aware of the discussions said, targeting so-called end-of-life vehicles (ELVs) that guzzle ... Read More


Overspeeding? Hands-off riding? Your bike will warn you soon.

New Delhi, July 22 -- The Centre is looking to further tighten safety norms for two-wheelers, India's most widely used and accident-prone mode of transport. After mandating anti-lock braking systems (... Read More


As smaller importers raise concerns, India defers tighter quality controls for finished steel imports

New Delhi, July 8 -- The Union steel ministry has deferred the implementation of a 13 June quality control order (QCO) on imports of finished steel products by four months, after small importers raise... Read More