India weighs extending 40-product import duty exemption beyond June 30 amid West Asia tensions
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“A decision would be taken after analysing the evolving situation around West Asia and cargo movement via Strait of Hormuz,” sources said
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TypePolicy
SourceBusinessLine - Economy
PublishedThursday, 18 June 2026
Affected Population~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
Key Authorities
Ministry of Electronics & ITTRAICERT-InMinistry of Social Justice & EmpowermentNITI Aayog
Key Stakeholders
Internet UsersTech CompaniesStartupsBPL FamiliesSenior CitizensPersons with Disabilities
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