<p>New Delhi: The government on Wednesday extended the 20 per cent duty on export of parboiled rice beyond March 31.</p><p>A 20 per cent export duty was levied on parboiled rice on August 25, 2023 till October 16, 2023 to maintain adequate local stock and keep domestic prices under check.</p><p>It was later extended till March 31, 2024.</p><p>In a notification, the finance ministry said the 20 per cent export duty will continue beyond March 31 without an end date.</p><p>Besides, duty-free import of yellow peas, too, has been extended beyond March 31, subject to the condition that the bill of landing is issued on or before April 30, 2024.</p>
<p>New Delhi: The government on Wednesday extended the 20 per cent duty on export of parboiled rice beyond March 31.</p><p>A 20 per cent export duty was levied on parboiled rice on August 25, 2023 till October 16, 2023 to maintain adequate local stock and keep domestic prices under check.</p><p>It was later extended till March 31, 2024.</p><p>In a notification, the finance ministry said the 20 per cent export duty will continue beyond March 31 without an end date.</p><p>Besides, duty-free import of yellow peas, too, has been extended beyond March 31, subject to the condition that the bill of landing is issued on or before April 30, 2024.</p>