No basic customs duty relief to SEZ solar manufacturing units yet; govt mulling equalisation levy

NEW DELHI: Solar equipment manufacturers who have their units in special economic zones (SEZs) said that they might have to shut shop if the government continues its proposal which would levy a basic customs duty on the value addition done at these plants.

However, in the last couple of interactions that the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), this issue has not moved beyond the government taking cognisance of this concern, said people present at the meetings.