Income Tax Act, 2025  ·  Chapter X — Special Provisions  ·  Section 173

Section 173
Definitions of certain terms relevant to

IT Act 2025 Chapter X Effective 1 April 2026 Old: 92F
New Provision
Section 173, IT Act 2025
Replaces (IT Act 1961)
92F
Chapter
Chapter X — Special Provisions
Effective From
1 April 2026
Statutory Text — Section 173

For the purposes of this section and sections 161, 162, 163, 165, 171 and 172, unless the context otherwise requires,— (a) “arm’s length price” means a price which is applied or proposed to be applied in a transaction between persons other than associated enterprises, in uncontrolled conditions; (b) “enterprise” means a person (including a permanent establishment of such person) who is, or has been, or is proposed to be, engaged in any activity relating to–– (i) the production, storage, supply, distribution, acquisition or control of articles or goods; or (ii) know-how, patents, copyrights, trade-marks, licences, franchises or any other business or commercial rights of similar nature; or (iii) any data, documentation, drawing or specification relating to

any patent, invention, model, design, secret formula or process of which the other enterprise is the owner or in respect of which the other enterprise has exclusive rights; or (iv) provision of services of any kind; or (v) carrying out any work in pursuance of a contract; or (vi) investment or providing loan; or (vii) business of acquiring, holding, underwriting or dealing with shares, debentures or other securities of any other body corporate, whether such activity or business is carried on, directly or through one or more of its units or divisions or subsidiaries, or whether such unit or division or subsidiary is located at the same place where the enterprise is located or at a different place or places; (c) “permanent establishment”, referred to in clause (b), includes a fixed place of business through which the business of the enterprise is wholly or partly carried on; (d) “specified date” means the date one month before the due date for furnishing the return of income under section 263 (1) for the relevant tax year; (e) “transaction” includes an arrangement, understanding or action in concert,— (i) whether or not such arrangement, understanding or action is formal or in writing; or (ii) whether or not such arrangement, understanding or action is intended to be enforceable by legal proceeding.

Shahi & Co. — Our Understanding
This section is part of Chapter X of the Income Tax Act, 2025, effective from 1 April 2026. It carries forward the corresponding provision from the Income Tax Act, 1961 with simplified language and restructured drafting.
Practical Note: For specific guidance on how this provision applies to your situation, consult a qualified Chartered Accountant. The Income Tax Act, 2025 retains the substance of the old law while making it more accessible.
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Disclaimer: This is a reproduction of Section 173 of the Income Tax Act, 2025 (No. 30 of 2025) as published in the Official Gazette of India (CG-DL-E-22082025-265620) for informational and reference purposes only. Shahi & Co., Chartered Accountants makes no warranty as to completeness or accuracy. For the official authenticated text refer to egazette.gov.in or incometaxindia.gov.in. This does not constitute legal or tax advice.