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Just in: India removes import duty on Remdesivir

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<strong>India has removed import duty on Remdesivir, an anti-viral drug which is currently used to treat Covid-19 patients.</strong></p>
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The Ministry of Finance, in a notification issued on late Tuesday night, removed the duty on import of pharmaceutical ingredients used to manufacture of the drug.<br />
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Besides, ready-to-use Remdesivir injection have been exempted as well.<br />
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"This notification shall remain in force upto and inclusive of the 31st October, 2021," the ministry said.</p>
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<em>(IANS)</em></p>

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