Govt not to impose import duty on cars brought in for testing: Minister

Cut in import duty from 252% to zero will put India in global business of car testing, says Mahendra Nath Pandey, minister of heavy industries

The Centre has decided to remove 252 per cent import duty on vehicles brought in for testing in India by international automakers, in a push to encourage global automotive players to test their vehicles in India. 

Mahendra Nath Pandey, minister of heavy industries said no custom duty will put India in the global business of car testing. The move will attract automakers from more countries to avail of the testing facilities available in the country. Zero custom duty will be effective from April 1, 2023. 

“Earlier Custom duty payable for import of vehicles was very high, which in turn makes the test