The existing provisions of Section 36(1) (viia) allows for a deduction of maximum 5% of the Gross Total Income (before claiming deduction under this clause and chapter VI-A) in respect of provision for bad and doubtful debts for a Public Financial Institution, State Financial Corporation and State Industrial Investment Corporations.
It is proposed to extend this benefit to Non-Banking Financial Companies (“NBFCs”) as well.
This amendment will take effect from 1st April, 2017 and will, accordingly, apply in relation to the assessment year 2017-18 and subsequent assessment years