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GST Reduction on Drones: A Game-Changer for India’s Drone Ecosystem

September 2025 marked a turning point for India’s drone sector. The government announced a steep reduction in the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on drones to 5%, down from the earlier 18–28% range. Even more significantly, simulators, training equipment, and critical defence-grade drone components were made entirely GST-free. Historically, fluctuating and steep tax brackets had