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Section 138 — Deductions in respect of profits and gains from industrial undertakings or enterprises engaged in infrastructure development, etc.: its source in the Income-tax Act, 1961
Section 138 (Deductions in respect of profits and gains from industrial undertakings or enterprises engaged in infrastructure development, etc.) of the Income-tax Act, 2025 corresponds to Section 80-IA (Deductions in respect of profits and gains from industrial undertakings or enterprises engaged in infrastructure development, etc.) of the Income-tax Act, 1961 as per the official CBDT correspondence.
source provisions · income-tax act, 1961
- Section 80-IA — Deductions in respect of profits and gains from industrial undertakings or enterprises engaged in infrastructure development, etc.
read both texts · §80-IA (1961) vs §138 (2025)
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Source: the CBDT’s official 1961↔2025 correspondence table (incometaxindia.gov.in), captured 2026-07-21. This is a research aid — verify against the official CBDT utility ↗ before professional reliance.
frequently asked
Is Section 138 of the Income-tax Act, 2025 a new provision?
No — it derives from Section 80-IA of the Income-tax Act, 1961.
What does Section 138 of the Income-tax Act, 2025 deal with?
Section 138 — "Deductions in respect of profits and gains from industrial undertakings or enterprises engaged in infrastructure development, etc.", under CHAPTER VIII - Deductions to be made in computing total income of the Income-tax Act, 2025.
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