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SMP Kolkata pens deal with Bangladeshi firm for pioneering multi-modal transport route to Northeast India

Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port (SMP), Kolkata has signed an agreement with Saif Powertec Ltd (SPL) Bangladesh, to promote a new multimodal transport route…
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Ports bill being drafted to make tariffs transparent

The Central Govt. is at present working on drafting a new legislative framework for ports to introduce transparency in port tariffs, update penalties…
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Preparation to discuss free trade agreement between India and Bangladesh

India and Bangladesh are planning to start the discussion on the free trade agreement (FTA) between the two countries to promote economic ties.…
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No more IGST on ocean freight imports from October 1

The Finance Ministry has notified modifications to the IGST Act concerning payment of integrated GST on ocean freight on imported goods with effect…
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