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Feb 1 • 07:26 UTC • 🇮🇳 India • Aaj Tak (Hindi)

Great relief for cancer patients! Complete abolition of custom duty on 17 life-saving drugs

India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in the 2026-27 budget the complete abolition of basic custom duty on 17 cancer drugs, making treatment for life-threatening diseases more affordable and accessible, along with significant rebates on import duties for rare diseases.

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