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Finance Act 2025 · FY 2026-27

TDS Rate Chart

All major TDS sections — 192 to 196D — with threshold limits, individual/HUF rates, company/other rates, and practical notes. Search by section number, payment type, or keyword.

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39 sections
SectionPayeeNature of PaymentThresholdInd / HUF RateCo / Other RateKey Notes
Sec 192ResidentSalaryTaxable limitPer slabPer slabDeductor must estimate total income for year. No TDS if income below basic exemption.
Sec 192AResidentPF withdrawal before 5 years of service₹50,00010%10%If PAN not furnished: 20%. Exempt if withdrawn after 5 years.
Sec 193ResidentInterest on securities (debentures, listed bonds)₹10,000 (listed); ₹5,000 (others)10%10%No TDS on interest on government securities in certain cases.
Sec 194ResidentDividend from domestic company₹5,00010%10%Includes deemed dividend. No TDS on dividends paid to LIC, GIC, etc.
Sec 194AResidentInterest other than on securities (banks)₹50,000 (senior citizens); ₹40,000 (others)10%10%Senior citizen threshold ₹50,000 p.a. per bank/branch.
Sec 194AResidentInterest other than on securities (non-banks)₹5,00010%10%Applies to co-op societies, companies, firms etc. paying interest.
Sec 194BAnyWinnings from lottery, crossword puzzle, card games or other games₹10,000 per transaction30%30%No threshold aggregation; each transaction evaluated separately.
Sec 194BAAnyWinnings from online gamesNil (net winnings at year-end / withdrawal)30%30%TDS on net winnings computed at end of year or on withdrawal.
Sec 194BBAnyWinnings from horse races₹10,000 per transaction30%30%Applies to licensed bookmakers and race course operators.
Sec 194CResidentPayment to contractors / sub-contractors₹30,000 (single); ₹1,00,000 (aggregate in FY)1%2%Lower 1% for individual/HUF payees. 2% for companies/firms.
Sec 194DResidentInsurance commission₹15,0005%10%Applies to commission paid by insurance company to agents.
Sec 194DAResidentPayment on maturity of life insurance policy (taxable portion)₹1,00,0005%5%TDS on income (difference) component, not entire proceeds.
Sec 194ENon-ResidentPayment to non-resident sportsman / sports association / entertainerNil20%20%Plus applicable surcharge and H&E Cess.
Sec 194EEResidentPayments from National Savings Scheme (NSS) on withdrawal₹2,50010%10%
Sec 194GResidentCommission on sale of lottery tickets₹15,0005%5%
Sec 194HResidentCommission or brokerage (other than insurance commission)₹15,0005%5%Excludes commission covered under Sec 194D.
Sec 194I(a)ResidentRent — Plant, machinery or equipment₹2,40,000 per year2%2%Applies to all payers (individual/HUF only if liable to tax audit).
Sec 194I(b)ResidentRent — Land, building, furniture or fittings₹2,40,000 per year10%10%For residential / commercial property rent paid to resident.
Sec 194IAResidentPayment on transfer of immovable property (buyer deducts)₹50,00,0001%1%Buyer deducts TDS. Applies to agricultural land in rural area? No.
Sec 194IBResidentRent paid by individual / HUF (not subject to tax audit)₹50,000 per month5%Deducted once a year (March) or when property is vacated. Not for companies.
Sec 194ICResidentMonetary consideration under Joint Development Agreement (JDA)Nil10%10%Paid to individual / HUF only. Part of JDA where landowner gets consideration.
Sec 194J(a)ResidentFees for technical services / royalty for software sale/distribution₹30,0002%2%Reduced rate of 2% for technical services (not professional). Software royalty: 2%.
Sec 194J(b)ResidentProfessional services fees / royalties / non-compete fees / director remuneration₹30,00010%10%Applies to lawyers, doctors, architects, CAs, etc. Also directors' non-salary remuneration.
Sec 194KResidentIncome from mutual fund units (dividend)₹5,00010%10%
Sec 194LAResidentCompensation on compulsory acquisition of immovable property₹2,50,00010%10%Exempted: agricultural land in rural area. No TDS on such payments.
Sec 194LBNon-ResidentInterest income from infrastructure bonds to non-resident / foreign companyNil5%5%Plus surcharge and cess.
Sec 194LCNon-ResidentInterest on ECB / long-term bonds in foreign currencyNil4%4%Reduced rate; subject to conditions. Plus surcharge and cess.
Sec 194LDNon-ResidentInterest on government securities / rupee-denominated bonds (FPI)Nil5%5%Applies to FPIs. Plus surcharge and cess.
Sec 194MResidentProfessional/technical or contractor payments by individual/HUF (not audit-liable)₹50,00,000 in FY5%Only for individual/HUF deductors not subject to tax audit. Sec 194C/194J don't apply then.
Sec 194NAnyCash withdrawal from bank / post office / co-op bank₹1 Cr (ITR filer); ₹20 lakh (non-filer)2%/5%2%/5%2% for ITR filers (on excess over ₹1 Cr); 5% for non-filers (on excess over ₹20 lakh).
Sec 194OResidentPayments to e-commerce participants through digital platform₹5,00,000 (individual/HUF only)1%1%E-commerce operator deducts. Nil threshold for companies/firms.
Sec 194QResidentPurchase of goods (buyer with turnover > ₹10 Cr deducts)₹50,00,000 per seller per FY0.1%0.1%Not applicable if TCS u/s 206C(1H) or TDS u/s 194O applies to the same transaction.
Sec 194RResidentBenefit or perquisite arising from business or profession₹20,000 per recipient per FY10%10%If benefit is in kind, payer must bear the TDS or ensure deductee pays it.
Sec 194SAnyPayment for Virtual Digital Assets (crypto, NFTs, etc.)₹10,000 (specified persons); ₹50,000 (others)1%1%"Specified persons" = those with turnover > ₹1 Cr (business) or ₹50L (profession).
Sec 195Non-ResidentAll payments / remittances to non-residents (various income types)Nil (if income is chargeable to tax)30%+40%+Rate varies by income type. DTAA may provide lower rate with Form 10F/Tax Residency Certificate.
Sec 196ANon-ResidentIncome from units of mutual fund / UTI to non-residentNil20%20%Plus surcharge and cess.
Sec 196BNon-ResidentIncome (incl. LTCG) from units of offshore fundsNil10%10%Plus surcharge and cess.
Sec 196CNon-ResidentIncome from foreign currency bonds / GDR / shares (incl. LTCG/STCG)Nil20%20%Plus surcharge and cess.
Sec 196DNon-ResidentIncome of Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI) from securitiesNil20%20%Excludes LTCG/STCG covered under Sec 112A / 111A. Plus surcharge and cess.
Surcharge & Cess

For resident payments, TDS is deducted at base rate only (no surcharge/cess). For non-resident payments (Sec 195 onwards), surcharge and 4% H&E Cess are added.

Higher Rate — No PAN

If deductee does not furnish PAN, TDS is deducted at the higher of: (a) prescribed rate, or (b) 20% (Sec 206AA).

Lower Deduction Certificate

Deductees can apply to AO for a certificate allowing lower/nil TDS deduction under Sec 197 of the Income Tax Act.

Form 15G / 15H

Individuals/HUFs can submit Form 15G (below 60) or Form 15H (senior citizens) for nil TDS if income is below taxable limit.

Disclaimer: TDS rates shown are as per Finance Act 2025 (FY 2025-26). Rates for FY 2026-27 should be verified against Finance Act 2026. This table is for reference only. Consult a qualified CA for TDS compliance advice.
Arya — India Entry Advisor
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