Budget 2024: Sitharaman announces major reduction in basic customs duty
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a large cut in customs duties on cancer medications and mobile phones, which will significantly lower their prices in the retail market. "The government will exempt 3 more cancer treatment drugs from Customs duty. I will also reduce basic customs duty on mobile phones, chargers and other mobile parts," Sitharaman said.