Nasscom Backs Tax Bill Easing Zero-MDR Rules and Extending Digital Infrastructure Relief

Nasscom says the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 could improve India’s data-centre competitiveness, selectively replace blanket zero-MDR requirements for UPI and RuPay, and extend electronics supply-chain tax relief through FY2040-41.

— Filed Tue, 4 Aug, 2026, 18:29 IST · Source NDTV Profit · Updated

Nasscom welcomed the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which replaces blanket zero-MDR rules with selective government notifications, expands data-centre tax benefits and extends electronics supply-chain tax relief through FY2040-41.

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