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📈CBDT signs a record 219 Advance Pricing Agreements in FY 2025-26, the highest ever in a single FY, crossing the record of 174 APAs signed last year and bringing the cumulative total past the 1,000 number mark for the first time. ✅Total APAs signed so far: 1034 ✅ The success of the APA programme has significantly contributed to the Government of India’s mission to enhance ease of doing business, particularly for multinational enterprises engaged in cross-border transactions. 🌍The APA programme, together with Safe Harbour Rules, provides tax certainty, reduces disputes, and strengthens a transparent and non-adversarial tax regime. #TaxCertainty #EaseOfDoingBusiness @nsitharamanoffc @officeofPCM @FinMinIndia @PIB_India

📈 CBDT signs a record 42 Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) on 30.3.2026, the highest ever in a single day. ✅ This beats the record of 38 APAs signed in a single day last year, indicating the continuing success of the APA Program in India. #TaxCertainty #EaseOfDoingBusiness @nsitharamanoffc @officeofPCM @FinMinIndia @PIB_India

✅CBDT has signed a record 219 Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) in FY 2025–26, taking the total number of APAs beyond the milestone of 1000 (i.e. 1034) since inception. ✅With 84 Bilateral APAs (BAPAs), the highest ever in a single year and new milestones achieved with key treaty partners, the APA programme continues to strengthen tax certainty and improve the ease of doing business. ✅This framework is further reinforced by recent reforms in the Safe Harbour Rules, enhancing efficiency, transparency, and compliance. Details in the Press Release @nsitharamanoffc @FinMinIndia @officeofPCM @PIB_India

CCIT (International Taxation) North Zone, Smt. Pallavi Agarwal organised a Mega Outreach Programme titled ‘Bridging Borders, Building Trust’ at New Delhi on 28th April, 2026. The outreach aimed to raise awareness among stakeholders of the provisions of the new Income-tax Act, 2025, the Income-tax Rules, 2026, and the new forms, with an emphasis on International Taxation, Transfer Pricing, and Advance Pricing Agreements. ➡️Member (Legislation), CBDT, Sh. Prasenjit Singh, in his keynote address, emphasized upon simplification, decriminalization of the Act & ongoing efforts towards trust-based, data-driven compliance. ➡️Pr.CCIT (International Taxation), Ms. Monica Bhatia highlighted certainty, consistency & credibility in tax administration. The outreach event was also graced by Pr.CCIT, Delhi, Sh. Anand Jha. ➡️Session on creating awareness regarding the new Income-tax Act, 2025 and the Income-tax Rules 2026 was conducted by Smt. Kalpana Singh, CIT (HQ) O/o Pr.CCIT (International Taxation). ➡️Over 150 stakeholders participated in the outreach which included tax professionals & practitioners, industry experts including Tax Heads of MNEs and officers of the Department. There was enthusiastic participation in the Open House discussion, and a number of inputs & suggestions were shared. ➡️Highlights included release of International Taxation brochures, demo of “Kar Sathi” platform, and technical sessions on IT, TP & APAs. ➡️The Department reaffirmed its commitment to a transparent, stable & non-adversarial tax regime. ...(1/2) Details in Press Release: pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa… @nsitharamanoffc @officeofPCM @FinMinIndia @PIB_India

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CBDT conducts mega outreach with theme ‘Bridging Borders, Building Trust’ at New Delhi, today ➡️Outreach aimed to raise awareness among stakeholders of provisions of new Income-tax Act, 2025, the Income-tax Rules, 2026, and new forms, with an emphasis on International Taxation, Transfer Pricing, and Advance Pricing Agreements ➡️This outreach is part of PRARAMBH initiative, the Department’s flagship stakeholder engagement series. About 150 participants from industry, MNCs, ICAI, tax professionals, and Department officials attended Read here: pib.gov.in/PressReleasePa… @FinMinIndia

The Income Tax Department expresses its heartfelt gratitude to all taxpayers for filing their Income Tax Returns on time. Your trust and contribution empower the nation’s journey towards prosperity. @nsitharamanoffc @officeofPCM @FinMinIndia @PIB_India

🇮🇳 CBDT wishes a very Happy Independence Day to all! 🇮🇳 On this 79th Independence Day, we salute the spirit of our nation and express heartfelt gratitude to our taxpayers- your trust and compliance powers India’s growth story together towards #ViksitBharat2047 #HarGharTiranga2025 @nsitharamanoffc @officeofPCM @FinMinIndia @PIB_India

On the auspicious occasion of the 79th Independence Day, the Honourable Prime Minister spoke of transformative reforms in Income Tax, setting a course towards a stronger, more transparent, and self-reliant New India. @nsitharamanoffc @officeofPCM @FinMinIndia @PIB_India

📢CBDT signs a record 174 Advance Pricing Agreements with Indian taxpayers in Financial Year 2024-25. 💠174 APAs signed – the highest in a single Financial Year since the programme’s inception! 💠Total APAs signed so far: 815 [comprising 615 Unilateral APAs (UAPAs), 199 Bilateral APAs (BAPAs), and 1 Multilateral APA (MAPA)]. 💠The APA programme has significantly contributed to the Government of India’s mission to enhance ease of doing business, particularly for multinational enterprises engaged in cross-border transactions. Details in the Press Release:

CBDT signs the 150th APA of FY 2024-25 on 27.3.2025, the first time this milestone has been achieved in a single year! This is a testament to the government’s commitment to tax certainty. India also signs its first-ever Multilateral APA, marking a new chapter in the evolution of the APA program! (2/2)

On the auspicious occasion of the 76th Republic Day, we extend our gratitude to every taxpayer for their unwavering commitment towards nation-building. Warm greetings to all from the Income Tax Department on this #RepublicDay @nsitharamanoffc @officeofPCM @FinMinIndia @PIB_India

Hon. @VPIndia in his address congratulated @IncomeTaxIndia for a record filing and processing of ITRs, complimenting them as the "Incredible Revenue Service".

Greetings on the 164th Income Tax Day! As we fulfill our tax obligations, we contribute to the development of our country. Today, let's reaffirm our commitment towards the growth and prosperity of our nation. Together, we can build a stronger and brighter future! #IncomeTaxDay #NationFirst #GrowthAndProsperity

Smt. Jahanzeb Akhtar, Chief Commissioner Income Tax administered oath of cleanliness to all the participants at Punjab Natshala, Amritsar. @IncomeTaxIndia @IncomeTaxNWR @SwachhBharatGov @SwachSurvekshan

Congratulating the awardees on the occasion, Hon’ble FM Smt @nsitharaman observed that it is imperative to keep the workforce motivated. FM further lauded ITD on the buoyant tax collections & hoped that the momentum in revenue collections would continue to be sustained. #FMAwards

✳️Gross Direct Tax collections for FY 22-23 as on 17.09.22 at Rs. 8.36 lakh crore grow at 30% over collections of corresponding period in preceding yr ✳️Net DT collections at Rs. 7.01 lakh crore grow at 23% ✳️Cumulative Advance Tax collections at Rs. 2.95 lakh crore grow at 17%

Heartiest greetings from the Income Tax Department on the occasion of #IncomeTaxDay. Gratitude to all our taxpayers for their unstinted support & trust. Let us, together, continue to strengthen our nation.

During the interaction, Sh. @sudarsansand & his students apprised that the sand art, created with great effort over 2 days, has been fashioned using coloured sand, & that he holds 8 world records in such art, including a Guinness Book record. #FinMinIconicWeek #AmritMahotsav

From the Arabian Sea to the Bay of Bengal! From verdant Goa to the Puri Beach! Here is Hon’ble FM interacting virtually from Goa with Sh. @sudarsansand & his students at Puri appreciating the sand art made by them painstakingly. #DigitalIndia #FinMinIconicWeek #AmritMahotsav