Friend checked that courier cost of this machine (50-80K) which is 16kg+ is 30K? In this emergency need, shouldn't costs be lowered? How does this help anyone except the 1%? Genuine Q @grumpeoldman
@fayedsouza https://www.thehindu.com/business/government-permits-import-of-oxygen-concentrators-bought-through-post-courier-for-personal-use/article34451267.ece

... I don't get this. Why are we celebrating this pointless 'gift'... Can't companies producing oxygen concentrator slash rates in this crisis and this govt let go of beloved GST so more people can procure? Still going to be a miniscule percentage who can

I'm just updating this thread for anyone looking on what's happening on this front. Policy makers waking up and taking decisions at random. Anyway.