India removes import duty on Remdesivir

India has removed import duty on the pharmaceutical ingredients used to manufacture Remdesivir. The anti-viral drug that is currently used to treat Covid patients.

New Delhi: India has removed import duty on Remdesivir, an anti-viral drug that is currently used to treat coronavirus patients.

The Ministry of Finance, in a notification issued late Tuesday night, removed the duty on import of pharmaceutical ingredients used to manufacture the drug.

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Besides, ready-to-use Remdesivir injection has been exempted as well.

"This notification shall remain in force up to and inclusive of the 31st October 2021," the Ministry said.

IANS

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