Afghanistan trade push: Kabul offers tax breaks, 1% duty; seeks deeper ties with India
Afghanistan is wooing Indian investors with a five-year tax holiday for new industries and a 1% import duty on raw materials and machinery. Commerce Minister Nooruddin Azizi highlighted priority sectors like cement and textiles, urging Indian companies to invest. He also sought India's help in keeping the Chabahar trade route open amidst logistical challenges.
Afghanistan is wooing Indian investors with a five-year tax holiday for new industries and a 1% import duty on raw materials and machinery. Commerce Minister Nooruddin Azizi highlighted priority sectors like cement and textiles, urging Indian companies to invest. He also sought India's help in keeping the Chabahar trade route open amidst logistical challenges.
