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Hi Mihir
Previously, company had to deduct dividend distribution tax which was gross up with tax paid to investor. Thus, the dividend recieved were considered as tax free b'coz company had already deducted tax on it.
From April 2020 onward, to reflect income from dividend in the investors' income tax return, TDS will be deducted if dividend received is more than INR.5,000.
Documents: If the shares are held in Demat, the PAN needs to be updated with the Depository. If the shares are held in a physical form, the PAN needs to be updated with the Company’s Registrar.
If required documents are present, 10% TDS is applicable. However, due to corona, rate has been reduced to 7.5%. And, if PAN is not provided on time, a flat rate of 20% will be charged.