Domestic aluminium MSMEs face higher raw material costs due to import parity pricing. A report highlights this pricing mechanism squeezes their operating margins significantly. This situation weakens the competitiveness of India's value-added manufacturing sector. The report suggests reducing basic customs duty on primary aluminium to zero. Such changes will boost domestic manufacturing and employment generation.

Report urges zero import duty on aluminium to boost MSMEs, enhance competitiveness, and support India's manufacturing and job growth.

Domestic aluminium MSMEs face higher raw material costs due to import parity pricing. A report highlights this pricing mechanism squeezes their operating margins significantly. …