Prices of consumer goods likely to rise owing to duty price hike: CEAMA

03 Feb 2020 Evaluate

Consumer Electronics and Appliances Manufacturers Association (CEAMA) has said that prices of consumer goods like refrigerators, ACs, coolers and washing machines are likely to rise in the short-term after the government's proposal to increase basic customs duty on components like compressors and motors. CEAMA mentioned that the price escalation would be in the short run but the move would give a boost to domestic manufacturing.

It stated that with respect to the free trade agreement (FTA), the government's move to incorporate a suitable provision in the Customs Act will help boost domestic manufacturing in the long run. CEAMA’s President Kamal Nandi said that the duty increase on certain components like compressors and motors and in some cases on Finished Goods, will help to further develop the manufacturing eco system in the country in the long run and is aligned to the Make in India initiative.

He asserted that the scheme focused on encouraging the manufacture of mobile phones, electronic equipment and semi-conductor packaging will benefit the electronics industry at large. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in budget, has proposed to hike the basic customs duty to 12.5 per cent from 10 per cent on compressor of refrigerator and air conditioner.

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