27 July 2025
Regarding the question on whether a Pvt. Ltd. company should deduct TDS on interest paid to India Bulls Financial Services Ltd. on an unsecured loan:
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### Relevant Points:
1. **Section 194A** of the Income Tax Act deals with TDS on interest other than interest on securities.
2. Interest paid on a **loan taken from a company** (like India Bulls Financial Services Ltd.) is generally **subject to TDS @10%** (if interest exceeds ₹5,000 in a year) under Section 194A.
3. However, if **India Bulls Financial Services Ltd. is a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) registered with RBI**, **then TDS on interest payable to them is applicable at 5% under Section 194LC or 194LD** (if conditions are met, like foreign currency loans or specified infrastructure bonds).
4. If India Bulls Financial Services Ltd. is **not registered as a financial institution or is a non-resident** entity, different provisions may apply.
5. In normal cases, **TDS is deductible by the Pvt. Ltd. company** paying interest on unsecured loans to any resident company if interest exceeds threshold limits.
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### So why might the reply say “No TDS is to be made”?
* Possibly **due to lack of PAN** or **incorrect classification**. * Or the interest amount might be below the threshold limit. * Or the payer misunderstood the nature of the payment.
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### Summary:
* **Usually, Pvt. Ltd. company must deduct TDS under Section 194A on interest paid on unsecured loan to another company if the interest amount is above ₹5,000 per year.** * If India Bulls Financial Services Ltd. falls under special categories, other sections/rates apply. * Clarify the nature of India Bulls Financial Services Ltd. and verify applicable TDS rules.
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