https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=104110 Section 80IA/80IB deductions were available to a new hydraulic power steering gear undertaking that operated as an integrated, independent manufacturing unit and commenced production before the statutory cut-off. Separate premises, new machinery, capital, workforce, power load, production, accounts, sales and excise records supported its independent character; subsequent machinery additions merely increased capacity. Initial-year eligibility continued through consecutive eligible years where no material facts changed. Depreciation was allowable for machinery installed and kept ready for business use, as passive use satisfies the business-use requirement where contrary evidence is absent. Deductions and depreciation were allowed for the relevant years. en-us Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:27:07 +0530 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:27:12 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=104110 Section 80IA/80IB deductions were available to a new hydraulic power steering gear undertaking that operated as an integrated, independent manufacturing unit and commenced production before the statutory cut-off. Separate premises, new machinery, capital, workforce, power load, production, accounts, sales and excise records supported its independent character; subsequent machinery additions merely increased capacity. Initial-year eligibility continued through consecutive eligible years where no material facts changed. Depreciation was allowable for machinery installed and kept ready for business use, as passive use satisfies the business-use requirement where contrary evidence is absent. Deductions and depreciation were allowed for the relevant years. Highlights Income Tax Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:27:07 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/highlights?id=104110