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.

India-UK FTA helping businesses to have positive dialogue: Mark Birrell

IANS | September 18, 2025 5:56 PM

Mumbai, Sep 18 (IANS) Expressing satisfaction with the recently concluded India-UK free trade agreement (FTA), Mark Birrell, Trade Counsellor for South Asia at the British Deputy High Commission in Mumbai, said on Thursday they are thrilled that the trade agreement is creating positive dialogue between businesses from both nations.