Customs duty collections down 7 per cent in Apr–Nov 2025
The spotlight is currently on the decline in income tax collections and falling direct tax revenue. But indirect tax collections of the Centre are also under duress in FY26.
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Fake Customs officials cheat public at Bengaluru airport, authorities issue high alert
The Customs department at the Kempegowda International Airport on Friday issued a high alert for the public after detecting a fraud racket in which impostors posing as Customs officials are cheating people and extorting money from them.
From 48 hours to global standards: Customs changes on FY27 Budget agenda
India is preparing a fresh round of customs duty reforms in the FY27 Union Budget to speed up cargo movement at ports and further rationalise the tariff structure, people familiar with the matter told Mint. The measures are expected to make cross-border trade simpler, faster and more cost-effective.
India-US Deal in Nov; India to Import US Soyabean, Corn and Certain Dairy Products
The US-India Bilateral Trade Agreement will be announced before the end of this month after the US withdraws the penalty tariff. India will allow duty-free import of soyabean, corn and certain dairy products.
ED raids industrialist Vikas Garg, others in Rs 190-crore customs duty fraud case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Wednesday conducted searches at multiple premises linked to Delhi-based businessman Vikas Garg, chairman of Ebix Inc, in connection with a money laundering case tied to a Rs 190 crore customs duty fraud.
31 customs duty notifications merged to ease compliance
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) Saturday rolled out another trade facilitation measure merging 31 Customs Duty notifications into a consolidated one.
Two DRI officials suspended for ‘seeking 50L bribe to bury case’
Two Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) officials have been suspended following allegations of illegal detention bribe demand and misconduct in a case of duty evasion involving import of insecticides.
Kerala High Court questions customs over Dulquer Salmaan’s Land Rover seizure: ‘Not ready to accept your contention’
On Tuesday, October 7, the Kerala High Court asked the Customs Department to explain why they seized actor Dulquer Salmaan’s Land Rover.
Chennai Customs refutes bribery charge; Wintrack founder replies: ‘Paid Rs 2.10 lakh, have proof with names’
Chennai Customs on Wednesday issued a detailed denial of bribery and harassment allegations made by Tamil Nadu-based Wintrack Inc, calling the company’s claims “false,” “calculated,” and “a deliberate tactic to pressure officials.”
Passenger arrested at Hyderabad airport for smuggling exotic wildlife from Bangkok
A 27-year-old passenger arriving from Bangkok was intercepted by Customs officials at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA), Hyderabad, on September 27, 2025, after a routine baggage check revealed a concealed consignment of exotic wildlife.