https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=56307 The revised GST rate structure creates an inverted duty mismatch: lower tax on corrugated boxes versus higher tax on kraft paper and board, producing accumulated input tax credit, blocked working capital, increased compliance and interest costs, and non-recoverable input-related service taxes. Industry groups warn this threatens MSME viability, discourages investment and automation, and will prompt price increases. They request restoration of GST rate parity between boxes and paper/board, asserting such parity would not reduce revenue given predominantly business-to-business supplies with input tax credits claimed at each stage. en-us Sat, 20 Sep 2025 15:16:03 +0530 Sat, 20 Sep 2025 15:16:03 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=56307 The revised GST rate structure creates an inverted duty mismatch: lower tax on corrugated boxes versus higher tax on kraft paper and board, producing accumulated input tax credit, blocked working capital, increased compliance and interest costs, and non-recoverable input-related service taxes. Industry groups warn this threatens MSME viability, discourages investment and automation, and will prompt price increases. They request restoration of GST rate parity between boxes and paper/board, asserting such parity would not reduce revenue given predominantly business-to-business supplies with input tax credits claimed at each stage. News - Sat, 20 Sep 2025 15:16:03 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=56307