ADVERTISEMENTFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Signals Major Customs Overhaul Ahead Of BudgetThe government plans to make customs assessments entirely faceless, mirroring the income-tax model, with a comprehensive restructuring of the department also under consideration. NDTV Profit Desk06 Dec 2025, 10:43 AM IST i06 Dec 2025, 10:43 AM IST06 Dec 2025, 10:43 AM ISTSaveHowever, she acknowledged that some duty slabs remain high and “will have to come down” as part of a rationalised structure (Source: Sansad TV via PTI Photo) Show Quick ReadSummary is AI Generated. Newsroom ReviewedFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has indicated that a sweeping overhaul of India’s customs framework is imminent, signalling one of the most significant reforms to the system in recent years. Speaking at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, the Minister described customs as her “next big clean-up job,” emphasising the urgent need to simplify the regime, enhance transparency and make the entire process fully faceless. Sitharaman noted that while India is broadly aligned with global customs standards, persistent issues in execution continue to hamper efficiency.
