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5 August 2026

Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026

The Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 is a specific piece of legislation directly impacting ease of doing business, foreign investment, and fiscal policy, making it a solid topic for GS2 and GS3.

1 min read Day 1 of 9 2 questions 2 prelims

Notes

  • The Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 was introduced in the Lok Sabha to facilitate ease of doing business and attract foreign capital.
  • The Bill amends the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, the Income-Tax Act, 2025, and the Finance Act, 2026.
  • Data Centres: The Bill removes government notification and approval requirements for foreign cloud companies using Indian data centres and permits data centres to operate on a leased basis.
  • Fund Management: The Bill reduces conditions for foreign fund managers relocating to India to prevent the foreign fund from being classified as doing business in India, while maintaining safeguards against money laundering and round-tripping.
  • REITs and InvITs: The Bill restores tax exemptions for dividends paid by Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) to investors, regardless of whether the operating company follows the old or new tax regime.

Part of a longer story

This is day 1 of 9 in Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which has been running since 5 August 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss how legislative amendments to taxation laws can serve as a strategic tool for enhancing the 'Ease of Doing Business' and promoting the 'Make in India' initiative. 150 words
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  2. The integration of global financial and digital infrastructure into the domestic economy requires a balanced regulatory framework. In this context, analyze how the proposed changes to tax regulations for data centres and foreign fund managers reflect India's evolving approach to global capital and technology integration. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. The Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 proposes to amend which of the following legislations?

  2. What is the primary objective of the proposed changes regarding REITs and InvITs in the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026?

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