India’s electronics sector faces twin blow from import curbs on gold compounds, rare earths

India’s electronics manufacturing industry is grappling with mounting pressure as recent restrictions on gold compound imports have compounded the sector’s ongoing struggle with China’s export curbs on rare earth magnets. As per news agency, industry groups have warned that the dual hit could disrupt production lines, delay investments, and weaken India’s push for electronics self-reliance under […]

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Government reduces toll charges by up to 50% on national highways with bridges, tunnels

The government has reduced the toll rates up to 50 per cent for the sections of national highways that have structures like tunnels, bridges, flyovers or elevated stretches, a move which will lower travelling costs for motorists. User charges at fee plazas on national highways are collected as per NH Fee Rules, 2008. The Ministry of Road Transport and […]

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