The government of India has announced a new import policy for televisions which is restricting the imports of multiple television types into the country. The new guidelines announced by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) is an attempt to boost local manufacturing and assembling of televisions in India. | News18

Importing goods into India requires adherence to specific regulations and the submission of various documents to ensure smooth customs clearance. The exact documents can vary depending on the type of goods, their value, and the mode of transport, but here’s a comprehensive list of commonly required documents: Mandatory Core Documents: Import Export Code (IEC): This is a primary, 10-digit alpha-numeric code issued by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) and is mandatory for commencing

China used Bangladesh to bypass Indian trade duties. India just shut that route. For years, Indian manufacturers have raised concerns over cheap textile imports from Bangladesh — especially garments like shirts, T-shirts, and denims. Here’s the loophole: India imposes a 20% import duty on fabrics from China. But under the India-Bangladesh Free Trade Agreement, garments from Bangladesh enter India duty-free. Chinese exporters started sending fabrics to Bangladesh, where they were converted into r