GST reduction on drones to encourage wider adoption
Likely to boost domestic manufacturing
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New Delhi: The GST reduction on unmanned aircrafts (drones) has been significantly reduced from the earlier 18-28 per cent to a uniform 5 per cent rate which will encourage wider adoption of drones across sectors while also boosting domestic manufacturing under the 'Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiatives, according to the government.
A uniform tax structure will end classification disputes, provide policy certainty, and offer a predictable environment for businesses investing in this emerging industry, said an official statement.
The uniform 5 per cent GST rate is applicable on all drones, irrespective of whether they are fitted with cameras or not, which ensures parity and eliminates ambiguity in classification.
Drones have emerged as transformative tools across sectors like agriculture, defence, disaster management, and infrastructure development.
