On February 6, 2018, the central government doubled the import duty on raw and refined sugar to 100% and raised duty on chana (chickpeas) to 40% to protect domestic farmers. At present, customs duty or import tax on sugar is 50% and that on chana is 30%. The move is aimed at curbing cheaper imports and ensure remunerative prices to domestic growers.
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