News & Media 13th Aug 2025
Our Partner Gopal Mundhra has been quoted in the Mint’s article “A Wikipedia note, a customs case, and Paytm’s big win” by Krishna Yadav.
In this coverage, Mr. Mundhra underscores a critical point: “Often, assessments seem aimed at denying benefits rather than being based on careful analysis.” His observation shines a light on the importance of rigorous technical evaluation in regulatory decision-making.
This feature by Mint highlights how a customs tribunal overturned a INR 21 crore demand against Paytm’s parent company—One97 Communications—after authorities were found to have relied on Wikipedia for device classification rather than authoritative technical sources
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