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India cuts withholding tax on rupee infrastructure bonds

India cut the withholding tax on rupee infrastructure bonds to 5 percent from 20 percent, according to a document from the Finance Ministry sent to banks and seen by Reuters.

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FP Archives|Dec 20, 2014, 13:46:35 IST

India cut the withholding tax on rupee infrastructure bonds to 5 percent from 20 percent, according to a document from the Finance Ministry sent to banks and seen by Reuters.

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Foreign investors have been asked to remit funds in foreign currency to be able to buy the rupee infrastructure debt, a senior government official and a custodian banking head at a foreign bank additionally told Reuters.

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The lower rate of withholding tax will be applicable for bonds issued during the period from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2015, as per the document.

Reuters

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First Published:Oct 22, 2012, 20:54:20 IST
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