<p></p><p>More than 2,000 processing units across the Indian state of Tamil Nadu have suspended operations since March 7 in protest over the 9.36% duty imposed on the import of raw cashews in the union budget. <br></p> <p>Processors in Andhra Pradesh and Kerala have also gone on strike in protest over the duty. <br></p> <p>M P Jayachandran, general secretary Cashew Factory Owners’ Development Association of Tamil Nadu, told The Hindu that although the government was giving back 5% of<br></p><p></p>