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India has increased the windfall tax on diesel and aviation fuel exports. The special additional excise duty on diesel exports will now be Rs 14 per litre. The levy on aviation…

India raises windfall tax on diesel and ATF exports from June 16, while petrol levy stays unchanged, aiming to ensure fuel availability amid global tensions.