MRAI Urges Government to Remove 2.5% Duty on Aluminium Scrap Imports
The Material Recycling Association of India (MRAI) has urged the government to remove the 2.5% basic customs duty on aluminium scrap to support the circular economy and reduce input costs for recyclers and manufacturers. India imports 80-85% of its aluminium scrap, essential for sustaining domestic production, which has grown to 2.2 million tonnes in FY26. The sector supports around seven lakh jobs, with significant female participation. MRAI highlights that other base metal scraps are duty-free, and removing the duty would enhance competitiveness and resource security.
First-hand measurement across 3 sources
We measured how 3 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 10%, Centre 80%, Right 10%). Overall sentiment is positive (70/100). Lens Score 30/100 — low public interest.
Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):
- businessstandard— balanced framing, neutral sentiment
- economictimes— balanced framing, positive sentiment
- news18— balanced framing, positive sentiment
AI Analysis
The articles primarily present the perspective of the recycling industry through MRAI's appeal, focusing on economic and industrial benefits without political framing. There is no evident partisan viewpoint; the coverage centers on industry concerns and government policy implications, reflecting a neutral stance emphasizing economic development and employment.
The tone across the articles is generally positive toward the proposed duty removal, highlighting potential benefits such as job creation, competitiveness, and support for the circular economy. The coverage is factual and supportive of industry growth without critical or negative language, maintaining an optimistic but measured sentiment.
How 3 sources covered this story
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