Mid Size Traders most challenged by GST
Most of them were operating without computers with a monthly CA visit. They also have a ton of old stock.
Now there CA expenses have tripled, need to invest in a computer and an accountant and get rid of the old stock, some of it at a loss as they can't change mrp.
My conversation with 3 of them: Demonetisation was a big blow as business went down and took 6 months to come back. GST an even bigger blow as cost and loss will go up in short to medium terms. One even said, its not worth being in business.
Traders are 80% of bharat. Hope the PM realises that traders are the small fish. If they are having troubled times, the crony capitalists dont get it easy. Otherwise, its a political disaster in the making. more