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GAAR with a glare: When tax planning starts looking a little too clever

India's tax authorities are increasingly using General Anti-Avoidance Rules, or GAAR. Recent rulings show GAAR targeting corporate restructurings and treaty structures. Courts are clarifying GAAR's limits, emphasizing genuine commercial substance. Businesses must align tax planning with economic purpose. Authorities need judicious application to maintain predictability and fairness.

18 Dec 2025 11:30 pm