September 19, 2025 9:56 AM
GST reduction on drones to encourage wider adoption, boost domestic manufacturing
The government's move to slash the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on unmanned aircraft systems (drones) from the earlier 18–28 percent range to a uniform 5 percent, is expected to accelerate drone adoption across sectors and boost domestic manufacturing under the ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiatives. According to an official statement, the uniform tax rate will eliminate classification disputes, provide policy certainty, and create a more predictable business environment...