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Dispute over GST rate poses challenge for drone sector

September 25, 2024

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The New Indian Express

BURGEONING unmanned drone sector is facing major challenges as consumers, including the Indian Army, dispute the applicable goods and services tax (GST) rates.

- MONIKA YADAV

Dispute over GST rate poses challenge for drone sector

As per sources, this confusion over tax classification threatens to disrupt supply chains and deter investment in the industry. Hence, the fitment committee should look into this critical aspect at the earliest. Sources say the GST rate structure, outlined in Notification No. 18/2021-Central Tax (Rate), has left stakeholders confused.

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