Delhi cuts VAT on aviation turbine fuel to 7%

New Delhi: The Delhi government on Friday reduced the Value Added Tax (VAT) on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) from 25% to 7% for a period of six months, citing rising financial pressure on the aviation sector amid recent global geopolitical developments.

Announcing the Cabinet decision, chief minister Rekha Gupta said the move was aimed at maintaining Delhi’s economic competitiveness and supporting aviation, tourism and logistics activities in the Capital.