New Delhi, Aug. 13 -- The Indian Paper Manufacturers Association (IPMA) has urged the government to immediately impose anti-dumping duty on imports of Virgin Multi-Layer Paperboard from Indonesia, alleging that low-priced shipments have caused losses of around Rs 242 crore to domestic manufacturers in FY2024-25.

The association said the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) has completed its investigation and recommended anti-dumping duty on the imports.

IPMA noted, "The urgency has increased with the Minimum Import Price (MIP), imposed as an interim measure against low-priced imports, set to expire on September 30, 2026," PTI reported.

IPMA said the MIP cannot replace the definitive trade-remedial measure recommended by the DGT...