Centre Exempts Duty On Military Aircraft, Missiles, Underwater Vessels, Drone Batteries Among 18 Defence Imports
The Government of India has announced a significant customs duty exemption on 18 categories of defence-related imports, effective September 22, 2025. The move, issued under the Customs Act, 1962 and Customs Tariff Act, 1975, aligns with the GST Council’s September 3 approval of a broader tax restructuring dubbed “GST 2.0.”The exemptions are intended to reduce costs for procurement of advanced