Paper industry calls for reversal of GST rate hike

With the GST council expected to meet this month for its quarterly meeting, several paper and printing bodies have made representations to roll back the rate hike effected in the previous council meeting. The GST rate on cartons, boxes, bags, packing containers of paper, etc., was hiked from 12 per cent to 18 per cent in the 45th council meeting held on September 17. “We have invited Karnatak…