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Small cars to be cheaper

February 28, 2006 12:45 IST

In a major boost to the automobile industry, the Finanace minister on Tuesday cut the excise duty on small cars from 24% to 16%.

Specifying the dimensions, the FM said, the car's lehgt should not exceed 4000 mm.  It will be applicable for 1500 cc diesel cars and 1200 cc for petrol cars.

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