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CBDT exempts interest payments on rupee-denominated bonds issued by New Development Bank from TDS

·Economic Times·Impact 3/5 · Notable

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has exempted interest payments on rupee-denominated bonds issued by the New Development Bank from tax deduction at source (TDS). This means that Indian residents and foreign institutional investors holding Maharajah INR Bonds will not have to pay taxes on the interest earned from these bonds. This exemption applies to the 2026-27 tax year and subsequent years, making it a positive development for investors holding these bonds.

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Why it matters

The exemption reduces the tax burden on bondholders, making Indian bonds more attractive. This could lead to increased demand and higher prices for these bonds.

Market impact

Impact score
3 / 5
Market signal
Positive / risk-on
Category
Market moves
Model confidence
75%

Markets & countries in focus

India

Transmission channels

Tax exemption announced→Increased demand for Indian bonds→Bond prices rise→Yields fall

Likely winners & losers

Winners

  • Indian bonds
  • Fixed income investors

Under pressure

  • Competing bond markets

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