India, Feb. 1 -- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday proposed duty-free imports of certain specified inputs to support and promote India's leather exports sector.
The move is expected to provide relief to exporters facing pressure from steep 50% tariffs imposed by the United States, helping improve cost competitiveness in global markets.
India's leather and leather products exports declined marginally by 0.23% to USD 3.3 billion during the April–December period of FY26, highlighting the need for targeted policy support.
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