New Delhi, July 3 -- India has commenced a mid-term review of the existing anti-dumping duty on jute products imported from Bangladesh and Nepal, according to an official notification issued by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) under the Ministry of Commerce.

The review was initiated following applications filed by the Jute Mills Association and AP Mesta Twine Mills Association, submitted on behalf of domestic producers.

The applicants argued that a re-evaluation of the current anti-dumping measures is warranted due to a decline in the export prices of jute products from the two neighbouring countries.

They also alleged that certain exporters are operating beyond their installed production capacity, suggesting that goods...