India weighs extending petrochemical import tax relief

India is considering extending import tax exemptions on 40 petrochemical products beyond June 30 to support local plastic and pharmaceutical manufacturers. The commerce ministry suspended these duties in April to mitigate supply shortages triggered by the Iran war. Continued tax relief would lower input costs for Indian industrial firms.

### Geopolitical Shifts Drive Trade Policy The commerce ministry is monitoring global supply chains before finalizing a decision on the extension. Ravi Teja said the government will assess the geopolitical situation to determine if further tax relief is necessary.