New Delhi, Sept. 9 -- Under the new Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms, a uniform GST of 5% has been introduced for all drones, regardless of whether the camera is integrated or separate and irrespective of whether they are used for commercial or personal purposes, said the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation in a release.

This reform aligns with the Government of India's vision to foster a robust, safe and internationally competitive drone ecosystem.

The GST reforms approved by the 56th GST Council Meeting will support the growth of various sectors, including India's rapidly growing drone ecosystem.

Earlier, the GST rate was 18% for drones with integrated cameras and 28% for drones classified for personal use. Under the new reforms, a ...