import duties by 5%-10% on more than 50 items including smartphones, electronic components and appliances in the upcoming budget, three government sources privy to the discussions told Reuters on Monday.The move to increase import duties is part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's self-reliant India campaign that aims to promote and support domestic manufacturing, said the sources, who asked not to be named as the discussions are not public.One of the sources said the government was seeking to target additional revenue of about Rs 200 billion to 210 billion ($2.7 billion to $2.8 billion) from the moves, as it looks to shore up revenue amidst the pandemic-driven slowdown that has stung the economy.Two of the government sources also said the duty hikes could impact furniture and electric vehicles, potentially hurting the likes of Swedish furniture maker Ikea and Tesla, which is planning to launch its cars in India this year.The officials, however, did not specify how much of a hike was … [Read more...] about India’s budget seen raising import duties by 5%-10% on dozens of items: Sources
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Apart from the father’s remarkable nonchalance at speaking to Dhoni, another thing to note in the ad, which is more pertinent to this review, is the video Dhoni sends the father. It is shot, using Oppo Reno4 Pro, at night in low light. It is suspiciously pristine. How can Dhoni shoot such stunning videos at night with a phone when our attempts look like clips from Paranormal Activity? The suspension of disbelief might have been easier with Anil Kumble, the better-known photographer from the Indian cricket team. … [Read more...] about Oppo Reno5 Pro 5G review: A small step or a giant leap?