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Delhi cuts VAT on aviation turbine fuel to 7% from 25%
ET Online | May 16, 2026 11:00 PM CST

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The Delhi government has significantly cut the Value Added Tax on Aviation Turbine Fuel. The tax on ATF will now be 7 percent, down from 25 percent. This decision aims to lower airline operating expenses. It is expected to boost Delhi's standing as a major aviation center. Airlines operating from the national capital will benefit from this tax reduction.

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Delhi cuts VAT on aviation turbine fuel to 7% from 25%
The Delhi government has decided to reduce the Value Added Tax (VAT) on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) from 25 per cent to 7 per cent, according to the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO).

“Delhi government has decided to reduce the value-added tax (VAT) on aviation turbine fuel (ATF) from the existing 25 per cent to 7 per cent, a move which is likely to benefit the airlines and common passengers,” an official statement said.

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The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, it said.


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