September 16, 2025
Kolkata Pharmacies Hold Back Medicine Buying Awaiting New GST Prices from Sept 22
Medicine supply in Kolkata faces a hiccup as pharmacies wait for fresh stocks with new GST rates kicking in on Sept 22. With tax dropping from 12% to 5% and key drugs exempted, retailers fear losses and manufacturers rush to update MRPs. Supply may only normalize after Durga Puja festivities.