India Plans Higher Levy on Some Goods to Cut Imports

India is considering a proposal to raise levies on a range of imported goods, with a view to boosting local manufacturing in line with the government’s focus on self-reliance, people with knowledge of the matter said.
Refrigerator, washing machines, cloth dryers, aluminum and electrical goods are among products likely to see an increase in customs duty, the people said asking not to be identified citing rules.