Penalty comes as company failed to meet service quality standards

Cites company failed to meet quality of service standards mentioned in licence

Industry calls move counterproductive to govt’s goal of digitalisation

Growers fear sugarcane and maize crops also under threat

Lower scrap rates, demand slowdown drive down rebar prices

Trade minister says both sides should strengthen cooperation for mutual benefit

Says FTA talks are underway as well

Survey participants regret insignificant penalty on IPR violations

Inward shipments of products under both categories surged 128% in Jul-Dec

Pens letter to maritime division to address the problem