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MRAI urges government to remove import duty on aluminium scrap

The Material Recycling Association of India (MRAI) has urged the Indian government to abolish the 2.5 per cent Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on aluminium scrap, arguing that the measure would support the country's recycling industry and strengthen the circular economy. In a letter addressed to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), the association said removing the duty would reduce raw material costs for recyclers and downstream manufacturers while improving their competitiveness in global markets. MRAI noted that India remains heavily dependent on imported aluminium scrap, with 80-85 per cent of the country's requirement being met through imports. It said uninterrupted access to imported scrap is essential to sustain domestic manufacturing and support the continued growth of the recycling...

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