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Tripura Finance Minister Hints at Further DA Hike to Close 19% Gap
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🗓 18 Aug 2026, 12:33 AM
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Tripura's Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy has signalled that the state may raise the dividend adjusted (DA) tax further to reduce the 19% gap between the current DA rate and the target.
Tripura’s Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy announced that the state government is exploring the possibility of increasing the dividend adjusted (DA) tax rate further. The move is aimed at narrowing the 19% gap between the existing DA rate and the desired level set by the government.
The minister stated that the government is actively working on measures to bring the DA tax closer to the target figure, though no specific percentage hike has been disclosed yet. The announcement comes as part of Tripura’s broader fiscal strategy to improve revenue collection.
While the exact details of the proposed hike remain undisclosed, officials have indicated that the decision will be taken after a thorough assessment of the state’s financial health and the impact on businesses and investors.
The DA tax, which is levied on dividends paid by companies, plays a significant role in Tripura’s revenue structure. A higher rate could potentially increase state income but may also affect the investment climate.
Observers note that any adjustment to the DA rate will be closely monitored by market participants and could influence corporate decisions in the region.
The minister stated that the government is actively working on measures to bring the DA tax closer to the target figure, though no specific percentage hike has been disclosed yet. The announcement comes as part of Tripura’s broader fiscal strategy to improve revenue collection.
While the exact details of the proposed hike remain undisclosed, officials have indicated that the decision will be taken after a thorough assessment of the state’s financial health and the impact on businesses and investors.
The DA tax, which is levied on dividends paid by companies, plays a significant role in Tripura’s revenue structure. A higher rate could potentially increase state income but may also affect the investment climate.
Observers note that any adjustment to the DA rate will be closely monitored by market participants and could influence corporate decisions in the region.