The new law on hit-and-run has not come into force yet, and a decision on implementing it would only be taken after consulting with the All India Motor Transport Congress, the Union home secretary said.
The All India Motor Transport Congress said that the COVID-19 outbreak has adversely affected the transport business. It has called the strike in the state from Monday to Wednesday.
With the introduction of Goods and Services Tax, many taxation procedures will come down, nearly halving the cost of inventory as customers will not need to pile up stocks in different warehouses, say experts.
Heidelberg Cement has hiked cement prices by around Rs 5-6/50 on each kilogramme per bag to offset the recent diesel price hike.
The All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) today said it has increased freight charges across the country by 15% following the hike in diesel prices.