Induction cooktop makers may be enticed with duty, GST cuts

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India is weighing tax cuts on induction cooktops. This aims to boost local manufacturing and make electric cooking more affordable. The government is considering lowering customs duties on components. It also proposes reducing the GST on appliances. These measures address demand-supply challenges and stabilize prices. Quality control orders are being relaxed on a case-to-case basis to ensure raw material supplies.