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36 Life-Saving Medicines Exempt

36 Life-Saving Medicines Exempt

36 Life-Saving Medicines Exempt
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2 Feb 2025 8:54 AM IST

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday proposed to fully exempt customs duty on 36 drugs used in the treatment of cancer, rare diseases and other severe chronic diseases.

The government had earlier cut customs duties on Trastuzumab Deruxtecan, Osimertinib and Durvalumab from 10 per cent to nil.

“To provide relief to patients, particularly those suffering from cancer, rare diseases and other severe chronic diseases, I propose to add 36 lifesaving drugs and medicines to the list of medicines fully exempted from Basic Customs Duty (BCD),” Sitharaman said while presenting 8th consecutive Budget.

Customs Duty Exemption Lifesaving Drugs Cancer Treatment Rare Diseases Chronic Disease Relief 
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