Assocham wants more export deterrents

PTI reports

Complimenting the finance minister on his proposal to impose a Rs300 per tonne duty on exports of iron ore, industry body Assocham has advocated that the government should further discourage such exports to conserve the country’s natural resources.
“Our endeavour should be to discourage export of any raw materials and rather strengthen our manufacturing base to generate employment opportunities and create wealth for Indians,” Assocham president Venugopal N. Dhoot said in a statement.