India exempts specified nuclear power equipment imports from customs duties retrospectively, covering shipments between April 2019 and January 2026 to support nuclear projects.
India waived customs duties (retroactive 2019–2026) on nuclear power equipment and confirmed 2035 exemption. Regularizes past imports and signals regulatory certainty for grid modernization critical to tech firms expanding AI/data centers in India.
The waiver is applicable to select equipment
Jun 12, 2026
04:05 pm
What's the storyThe Indian government has announced a retrospective waiver of customs duties on certain nuclear power generation equipment imported between April 1, 2019 and January 31, 2026.
The Finance Ministry issued a notification confirming the exemption for goods used in generating nuclear power.
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