New Delhi, Jun 12 (PTI) The government on Friday imposed curbs on imports of certain new pneumatic tyres used in motor cars, busses, lorries and motorcycles in a move to promote domestic manufacturing.

"Import policy of new pneumatic tyres...is amended from free to restricted," the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said in a notification.

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Putting the goods under restricted category means an importer would now require a licence or permission from the DGFT for imports.

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