GSM operators seek concession for telecom industry in Budget

Tribune News Service

New Delhi, January 30

The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has submitted its pre-Budget recommendations to the Finance Ministry and sought concessions in both direct and indirect taxes.

It has suggested various changes for the industry on GST, customs duty, Cenvat Credit, taxability of interconnect usage charges and tax withholding.

It has suggested that the telecom goods manufactured in India in SEZs should be exempted from basic customs duty. It has also sought changes in rules for the taxability of Interconnect Usage Charges.