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Section 194DA in the Income-tax Act, 2025

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Section 194DA of the Income-tax Act, 1961 is s.393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 8(i)] of the Income-tax Act, 2025. The Income-tax Act, 2025 is in force from 1 April 2026 and applies from FY 2026-27.

As enacted

s.393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 8(i)]Act page 473

Sum under a life insurance policy, including allocated bonus, other than an amount not includible under Schedule II Sl.2

Rate
2% on the income comprised in the sum
Threshold
₹1,00,000
Who deducts
Any person
1961 Act
Section 194DA

Source: the enacted text of the Income-tax Act, 2025 [30 of 2025], as amended by the Finance Act, 2026, page 473. This page sets out the Table entry as read from the Act; read the section and the Notes to its Table before relying on it for a return or an opinion.

Questions this answers

What is section 194DA called in the Income-tax Act, 2025?

Section 194DA of the Income-tax Act, 1961 is s.393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 8(i)] of the Income-tax Act, 2025. The Income-tax Act, 2025 is in force from 1 April 2026 and applies from FY 2026-27.

What is the TDS rate and threshold under s.393(1) [Table: Sl. No. 8(i)]?

Rate: 2% on the income comprised in the sum. Threshold: ₹1,00,000. It covers: Sum under a life insurance policy, including allocated bonus, other than an amount not includible under Schedule II Sl.2.

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