Transfer Pricing: Flexible Use of Turnover Filters and Interest on Overdue Receivables Rules Clarified Under Section 92C

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....The ITAT held that in transfer pricing comparability analysis, rigid application of an upper turnover filter is not mandatory and must be determined based on case-specific facts, including the turnover of the tested party. The tribunal emphasized that turnover filters aim to ensure comparability by selecting entities with broadly similar economic profiles, but fixed thresholds are inappropriate. The inclusion of a comparable lacking the requisite export turnover was directed to be reconsidered and excluded if it fails the 75% export turnover criterion. Regarding interest on overdue receivables from associated enterprises, the ITAT found that invoices due after the relevant financial year cannot attract interest adjustments for that year and.........