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'Duty cut to boost domestic phone manufacturing

The New Indian Express

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July 25, 2024

THE reduction in basic Customs duty on smartphone parts will not immediately lower smartphone prices, but it is expected to boost domestic manufacturing in the country.

- RAKESH KUMAR

'Duty cut to boost domestic phone manufacturing

Industry experts believe the announcement will strengthen India's domestic electronics manufacturing ecosystem. On Tuesday, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a 15% cut in basic Customs duty (BCD) for mobile phones, Mobile Printed Circuit Board As= sembly (PCBA), and mobile chargers.

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