Big Relief for Cancer Patients: Customs Duty Abolished on 17 Medicines
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Moneycontrol•01-02-2026, 23:23
Big Relief for Cancer Patients: Customs Duty Abolished on 17 Medicines
- •Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced significant relief for cancer patients in the 2026-27 budget.
- •Basic customs duty has been completely abolished on 17 cancer medicines.
- •This move aims to make the treatment of life-threatening cancer diseases cheaper and more accessible.
- •A significant concession in import duty has also been granted for medicines used in rare diseases.
- •The changes are expected to provide great relief to millions of families affected by these conditions.
Why It Matters: Customs duty abolished on 17 cancer medicines and import duty reduced for rare disease drugs.
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