An interactive session on the Customs reforms announced in the Union Budget 2026 was held at the Hyderabad Air Cargo Complex, bringing together senior officials of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), Customs officers and trade stakeholders to discuss measures aimed at strengthening trade facilitation and improving the ease of doing business.
The session was attended by Surjit Bhujabal, Special Secretary and Member, CBIC, Arun Kumar, Chief Commissioner, Hyderabad Zone, and Mohammed Ajazuddin, Principal Commissioner of Customs, along with other senior officials. Participants exchanged views on the implementation of the Budget 2026 reforms, while trade representatives shared constructive suggestions to further streamline Customs procedures and enhance cargo clearance efficiency.
During the interaction, officials highlighted Hyderabad Customs’ robust revenue performance. The Customs formation recorded revenue collections of ₹9,391 crore during FY 2025–26, representing a 112 per cent increase over the previous financial year. The strong growth momentum continued in the first quarter of FY 2026–27, with Customs revenue for the April–June period reaching ₹5,587 crore, reflecting a 223 per cent increase compared to the corresponding period.
Officials also outlined the expanding logistics infrastructure under Hyderabad Customs. The Commissionerate currently oversees Customs operations at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, the Air Cargo Complex, ICD Sanathnagar, ICD Thimmapur, and two Container Freight Stations (CFSs). To support rising cargo volumes and improve supply chain efficiency, two additional Inland Container Depots (ICDs) are planned, which are expected to augment existing infrastructure and help ease congestion.
The discussions also focused on the need to establish product-specific Inland Container Depots (ICDs) and Air Freight Stations (AFSs). Such specialised facilities are expected to enable faster cargo clearance, improve logistics efficiency, reduce dwell times and further strengthen trade facilitation for exporters and importers.
The interactive session reaffirmed CBIC’s commitment to working closely with industry stakeholders to implement Customs reforms, modernise logistics infrastructure and create a more efficient and competitive trade ecosystem in line with the government’s vision of facilitating seamless cross-border commerce.
