01/11/2025
The primary recent news concerning the corrugated box industry, including the Gujarat Corrugated Box Manufacturers Association (GCBMA), revolves around a Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate "disparity" that the industry claims is threatening the survival of over 20,000 MSMEs.
Key News & Issues (September/October 2025)
Inverted Duty Structure: Industry associations, including those from Gujarat and Eastern India, have highlighted that recent changes to the GST created an inverted duty structure.
The GST on finished corrugated boxes was reduced to 5%.
The GST on key raw materials (kraft paper and board) was raised to 18%.
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