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Centre scraps TDS on aircraft lease rentals at IFSCs
Published 3 July 2026 ยท india
Synopsis A significant tax relief has been granted to airlines, with India now exempting tax deducted at source (TDS) on aircraft lease rentals paid to
Synopsis A significant tax relief has been granted to airlines, with India now exempting tax deducted at source (TDS) on aircraft lease rentals paid to companies operating from International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs). This move, aimed at boosting aircraft leasing via GIFT IFSC, will ease cash flow for airlines by eliminating the need for upfront tax deductions.
Published: July 4, 2026 โข 12:06 AM IST ยท Updated: July 4, 2026 โข 7:37 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis A significant tax relief has been granted to airlines, with India now exempting tax deducted at source (TDS) on aircraft lease rentals paid to companies operating from International Financial Services Centres (IFSCs).
This move, aimed at boosting aircraft leasing via GIFT IFSC, will ease cash flow for airlines by eliminating the need for upfront tax deductions.