DRI uncovers illegal use of SAFTA agreement in arecanut imports to India

Syndicates imported arecanuts into India from Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and other South-East Asian countries by mis-declaring country of origin as Bangladesh; estimated loss to exchequer is over ₹2,500 crore

The Hindu

Published: 17 August 2026

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