Interest paid for delayed payments to broker, not subject to TDS u/s 194A. Decision in favor of assessee.

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....The ITAT, an Appellate Tribunal, addressed the issue of TDS u/s 194A. The case involved delay interest charged by a broker, treated as finance cost, without TDS deduction. ITAT held that interest paid for delayed payments, not on borrowed capital, isn't covered u/s 2(28A). Citing a similar case, ITAT directed AO to delete the addition, allowing the assessee's appeal. The decision clarified that Section 194A applies to interest on borrowed capital, not on delayed purchase payments.....