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flag Indian telecom industry seeks tax and fee cuts in 2026-27 budget to boost liquidity and infrastructure.

flag The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has urged the Indian government to cut telecom regulatory levies and reform GST in the 2026-27 budget, proposing to reduce the license fee from 3% to 0.5%-1% of AGR and pause contributions to the Digital Bharat Nidhi until existing funds are used. flag It also seeks to lower the GST rate on spectrum payments from 18% to 5% or exempt them, and allow telecom firms to use accumulated input tax credits to meet GST liabilities, calling the changes revenue-neutral but vital for liquidity and infrastructure growth.

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