New Delhi, March 27 -- India has initiated an investigation into imports of subsidised multi-layer paperboards from China and Indonesia, following concerns raised by the domestic industry over their impact on local manufacturers.
The Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has launched the probe after a complaint by the Indian Paper Manufacturers' Association, according to a notification, PTI reported.
The association alleged that exporters from China and Indonesia are benefiting from government subsidies—such as grants, loans, tax incentives, and export credits—allowing them to supply paperboards at lower prices, thereby affecting margins of Indian producers.
Based on prima facie evidence, the DGTR has initiated a co...