Zero tax on notebooks, 18 pc on paper: Why India’s paper traders call GST a structural mismatch - SME Futures

India’s paper sector offers a clear case study of how uneven taxation can distort an entire value chain. Where raw materials are taxed heavily, while finished products are exempt, squeezing margins for intermediaries and manufacturers alike. At the heart of this ecosystem is a vast paper trading community of over 20,000 traders, who act as the critical bridge between paper mills and end users such…