BHEL seeks levy on imported solar power equipment

Bharat Heavy Electronics Limited (BHEL) has urged the Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Ministry to impose duties on imported solar equipment to safeguard the domestic manufacturing industry that is being hurt by cheap imports primarily from China.

According to BHEL, solar equipment from some countries are coming into India at prices lower than their market value, a scenario adversely impacting domestic players. A BHEL spokesperson has reportedly said that the domestic solar cell manufacturing industry has to be given protection otherwise cheaper imports will come and domestic industry will close down.