27 September 2018

Indian tax administration provides tax-free interest on Rupee denominated bonds issued outside India

India's Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) announced on September 17, the granting of a tax exemption on interest received by nonresidents on Rupee-denominated bonds (RDBs) issued outside India by an Indian company or a business trust during the period from September 17, 2018 to March 31, 2019. The exemption is intended to increase the foreign exchange inflow and to attempt to reduce current deficits.

A Global Alert, attached below, provides additional details.

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Document ID: 2018-1910