Court Adjusts Interest Rate on International Transactions, Dismisses Safe Harbour Rule Claim for 25% Mark-Up Exemption.

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....TP Adjustment - Eligible International Transaction - safe harbor rules - The court examined the eligibility of international transactions under Rule 10TC of the Income Tax Rules and concluded that certain transactions, including interest on outstanding receivables, did not fall under the scope of Safe Harbour Rules. Therefore, the court rejected the appellant's argument that the Safe Harbour mark-up of 25% precluded any further ALP adjustment. - Regarding the transfer pricing adjustment for interest on outstanding receivables, the ITAT in line with Tribunal decisions, revised the interest rate calculation from LIBOR + 400 basis points to LIBOR + 200 basis points. This adjustment was deemed equitable and balanced for both parties.....