Topic
Anti-Dumping Duties
Trade Import restriction on low-priced PVC resin may push domestic prices: GTRI
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has imposed a minimum import price (MIP) of USD 0.766 per kg on Suspension Grade Polyvinyl Chloride (S-PVC) Resin for six months, requiring imports below that threshold to obtain a license. According to trade think tank GTRI, the measure is expected to increase domestic PVC resin prices but is unlikely to significantly reduce India's heavy dependence on imports, as domestic production meets only 36% of demand.
Trade India Finance Ministry Imposes Five-Year Anti-Dumping Duty on Low Ash Met Coke
India's Finance Ministry has imposed an anti-dumping duty on low ash met coke imports, effective for five years from the date of provisional duty imposition. The duty, payable in Indian currency, follows a Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) investigation that found dumped exports causing injury to the domestic industry. The measure is expected to raise costs for steel producers who rely on this high-purity carbon fuel.
Trade US anti-dumping and countervailing duties hit Indian paprika exports
The US Department of Commerce has imposed anti-dumping and countervailing duties on Indian oleoresin paprika imports, following a petition by a US manufacturer. Countervailing duties of 18.56%-25.41% apply from February 2026, while anti-dumping duties of 3.33%-4.66% are retrospective from June 2026. India exports $54.6M-$68M annually of the extract, used in food, cosmetics and spices.
Trade FEMA rules revision: Exporters flag at least half-a-dozen worries in RBI meeting
Exporters flagged several concerns regarding the proposed FEMA rules revision during a meeting with RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra. Issues include a 14% contraction in priority sector export credit, a proposed provision restricting future exports on unrealized proceeds, and lack of clarity on merchanting trade and EDPMS for sanctioned markets. RBI indicated receptiveness to suggestions.
Trade India seeks EU scrap export relief as curbs threaten trade pact gains
India is seeking relief from EU scrap export restrictions that threaten to undermine gains from a planned trade pact, as the bloc tightens controls on waste shipments and considers separate measures to limit aluminium scrap exports. India's steelmakers and recyclers warn that export curbs could tighten supply, raise costs, and disrupt supplies of aluminium, copper, and other recycled metals, fuelling competition among importing nations.
Trade Aluminium Association Urges PMO to Protect Indian Industry from Surging Low-Quality Scrap Imports
The Aluminium Association of India (AAI) has appealed to the Prime Minister’s Office to protect the domestic industry from a surge of low-quality aluminium scrap imports. Imports hit 3.48 million tonnes in FY26, causing a forex outgo of over ₹88,400 crore. AAI urges higher basic customs duty, publication of a quality standard, and grade-wise HSN codes to curb imports.
Trade India extends anti-dumping duty on US, Malaysia, South Africa butyl alcohol for five years
India has extended its anti-dumping duty on imports of normal butanol (butyl alcohol) originating in the United States, Malaysia, and South Africa for five years, following a review by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) that concluded withdrawing the duty could lead to renewed dumping and material injury to domestic producers.
Trade Identify Imported Goods for Manufacturing: Piyush Goyal Tells States
Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal urged states to identify imported products that can be competitively manufactured in India, during a Board of Trade meeting. He also announced a 90-day drive covering 120 districts to boost exports, and encouraged industries to approach the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) for anti-dumping relief.
Trade India Launches Anti-Dumping Probe into Electrical Steel Imports from China, Three Other Nations
India's Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of Cold Rolled Grain Oriented Electrical Steel and Amorphous Metal from China and three other unnamed nations. The probe follows a complaint by JSW JFE Electrical Steel Nashik Pvt Ltd alleging injury to the domestic industry. Separate probes were also initiated on sodium nitrite from China and Para Nonylphenol from Russia and Taiwan.
Trade India slaps anti-dumping duty on rubber chemical imports from China, EU and US
India has imposed an anti-dumping duty on imports of rubber chemicals from China, the European Union, and the United States, according to a report from the TOI Business Desk. The duty targets rubber chemicals, though specific rates and effective dates were not detailed in the source.
Trade India Imposes Anti-Dumping Duty on Sulphenamides Accelerators from China, EU, US
India has imposed an anti-dumping duty on imports of Sulphenamides Accelerators from China, the European Union, and the United States. The duty, ranging from $75 to $1748 per tonne, will be effective for five years as per a June 19 finance ministry notification based on a DGTR recommendation. Separately, a duty on Polyethylene Terephthalate resin from China was also noted.
Trade India Denies Textiles and Steel Overcapacity, Says USTR Probe Lacks Evidence
India has rejected U.S. allegations of structural overcapacity in its textiles and steel industries, telling the USTR that per capita consumption remains among the world's lowest. The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) stated that overcapacity is not recognized under WTO trade remedy laws and accused the probe of targeting specific countries without evidence.
Trade Commerce tariff finding on van imports may offer relief to Wabash National
The U.S. Commerce Department imposed preliminary countervailing duties on van trailer imports from China (82.3%-128.7%) and Mexico (<2%), following a complaint by the American Trailer Manufacturers Coalition. The move may provide relief to Wabash National, which recently received a debt downgrade from S&P Global Ratings. The duties require immediate cash deposits, with final determinations expected in mid-August for China and mid-December for Mexico.