Interest rate on RCM

The audit officer reported 24%interst rate on RCM basis purchase.Is it 18%.Plz clarify
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This discussion clarifies the applicable interest rate for the Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM). While a 24% rate was initially reported, the consensus is that the standard interest rate is 18%. The higher rate of 24% may apply in specific circumstances, such as when input tax credit is claimed in excess or output tax liability is reduced. A proposal in the finance bill aims to standardise the interest rate at 18%.

Interest will be applicable at 18% if the payment is not done within the due date. It will applicable at 24% assessee claims excess of input tax credit or makes a reduction in the output tax liability.

It is 18%. It has been proposed in the finance bill to reduce interest rate to 18%

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