GST on raw materials make tax relief on sanitary pads ineffective

Rajkot: The central government has exempted sanitary napkins from Goods and Service Tax (GST) since July 2018. However, manufacturers argue that this move has not resulted in a significant reduction in price of the products. The raw materials used in the production of sanitary napkins still attract a GST ranging from 12% to 18%, which ultimately increases the cost of the final product. Manufacture…