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Ministry

TCS Rates for LRS and Overseas Tour Packages Postponed Until Oct 1

The Indian government has postponed the implementation of the increased TCS rates for remittances under the Liberalized Remittance Scheme (LRS) and for the purchase of overseas tour packages. The new rates were originally scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2023, but the government has decided to give more time for banks and card networks to put in place the necessary IT infrastructure.

Manish Khandelwal
29/06/2023

Tourism

How to Avoid 20% TCS on Overseas Tour Packages Starting July 1

Planning an overseas trip? Learn how to avoid the 20% TCS on overseas tour packages starting July 1, 2023. Explore strategies like using international cards, separate bookings, and buying foreign currency in advance to save money on your travel expenses.

Manish Khandelwal
19/06/2023

Railways, States

IRCTC Launches 17 Days Sri Ramayan Yatra Package: Check Routes, Cost And Other Details

Sri Ramayana Yatra by Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train

IRCTC, the ticketing arm of the Indian Railways has come up with an exciting tour package for Ramayan enthusiasts! On the Ramayana circuit, IRCTC offers a special ‘Sri Ramayana Yatra‘ pilgrimage package tour by Bharat Gaurav Tourist train. Notably, the Bharat Gaurav…

Manish Khandelwal
07/11/2022

Business

Indian Govt Exempt 5% TCS On Foreign Tour Packages Sold To NRIs

The government of India said that it has exempted tour operators from collecting taxes from Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) who visit India and book an abroad tour package through any Indian tour operator or travel agent. As per the previous tax rules,…

Manish Khandelwal
02/04/2022

Travel

IRCTC Introduces Air Tour Packages For Kerala, Kashmir

The IRCTC has introduced 2 special air tour packages to Kerala in February and Kashmir in March. The Kerala Tour will begin in Vishakhapatnam on February 25 and return to the city on March 2. The Majestic Kerala tour includes…

Rohan Kumar
12/01/2021

Travel

IRCTC Announces 5D/4N Tour Package To Andaman

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has announced a tour package to the Andaman Islands in January 2021. As per the details, this Andaman Islands’ package tour by IRCTC will include accommodation for three nights at Port Blair,…

Rohan Kumar
22/12/2020

Railways

IRCTC Announced Tejas Express Tour Packages: Details Here

In a bid to increase occupancy of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad Tejas Express, the Indian Rail Catering Tourism Corporation on Tuesday announced tour packages between Mumbai and Vadodara-Ahmedabad in Gujarat. Addressing a press conference here, Rahul Himalian, group general manager of IRCTC’s…

Manish Khandelwal
12/11/2020

Ministry

5% TCS On Foreign Remittance To Buy Tour Packages From Oct 1

Starting October 1, 2020, any amount remitted abroad to buy foreign tour packages, and any other foreign remittance made above ₹ 7 lakh, will now attract TCS ( Tax-Collected-at Source) unless the tax is already deducted at source (TDS) on…

Manish Khandelwal
11/09/2020

Associations, Business

Foreign Travel, Tour Packages and Remittance to become costly from April 1

Are you planning to enjoy an exotic abroad trip or plan to study abroad? Here maybe a piece of bad news for you, your dream to enjoy an exotic holiday or study abroad will soon become costlier. As per the…