INS asks govt to withdraw customs duty on newsprint

The Indian Newspaper Society (INS) has requested the Centre to withdraw the 10% customs duty imposed on newsprint, uncoated paper used for printing of newspapers, and lightweight coated papers used for magazines, the organisation said on 8 July. The move comes in the wake of the imposition of customs duty announced by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman while presenting the Union budget on 5 July 2019.

by PrintWeek India