India removes import cess on ammonium nitrate temporarily
Import costs reduced to zero cess for three months
Change
India exempted ammonium nitrate imports from AIDC, reducing the cess to zero from April 2 to June 30, 2026.
Why it matters
Lower import costs temporarily alter procurement economics for mining and industrial sectors before the exemption expires.
Implications
- — Input costs fall — short-term savings for industries
- — Temporary relief — costs may rise after June
Who is affected
- — Industrial users
- — Importers
What to watch
- — Extension beyond June 2026