GST reduction on drones to encourage wider adoption, boost domestic manufacturing

IANS | September 19, 2025 9:15 AM

New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) 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.