TUESDAY, 20TH NOVEMBER, 2007 GOVT MAY RAISE CUSOMS TO SOFTEN IMPACT OF RUPEE RISE ON IMPORTS

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New Delhi, Nov. 18: Even as the government plans measures to bail out exporters hit by the rising rupees, the concern is now spreading inwards as well. The government is beginning to get worried that the stronger currency may affect parts of the3 domestic industry. Sources said while it is still to take specific Pleasures inn this regard, the government may look at raising customs duty rates for some sectors at leatst. This would, however, be done after a clear impact of the stronger rupee on imports is studied, they added.