Indian jewelers, on strike sinceMarch 2 in response to a 1% excise tax announcedby the government, have called offtheir action effective March 21, sources closeto the matter said.The proposed 1% excise tax on preciousmetal jewelry, expected to start April 1, willgo ahead as planned, with the governmentsaying jewelers will not be harassed by theexcise department.
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