Small traders in India shockingly receive large GST bills, sparking protests and criticism.

Small traders in Karnataka, India, are protesting against GST notices demanding large sums based on UPI transactions. A vegetable vendor received a ₹29 lakh notice, shocking him as he was unregistered for GST. The Karnataka Pradesh Street Vendors Association and BJP have criticized the government, demanding the notices be withdrawn. The issue highlights the struggle of small businesses with tight margins to comply with new digital payment scrutiny.