Stationery stocks surged as the GST Council exempted pencils, notebooks, and reduced rates on stationery essentials.

• GST Council cut tax on pencils, crayons, pastels, chalks, notebooks, making essentials tax-free for students.
• Stocks like Kokuyo Camlin, DOMS Industries, and Navneet Education rose strongly following the GST rate revisions.
• Boxes, pouches, wallets, and stationery compendiums will attract a reduced 5% GST, supporting affordability and wider market growth.