October 3, 2026

Business

Airlines seek GST on ATF at 5% with full tax credit to help cut costs

Airlines seek GST on ATF at 5% with full tax credit to help cut costs

India’s leading domestic airlines have urged the Centre to bring Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime at a rate of 5 per cent with full Input Tax Credit (ITC), arguing that the move would significantly reduce operating costs, improve airline liquidity and make air travel more affordable.

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15% telecom tariff hike expected in next 3

15% telecom tariff hike expected in next 3

India’s telecom industry could see another 12-15 per cent tariff hike over the next three to four months as the pricing environment has become more favourable following market consolidation, according to a Centrum Institutional Research Q1FY27 telecom and internet sector preview report.

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