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immovable property

1961 Section 2(47), Explanation 1by reference

For the purposes of sub-clauses (v) and (vi)

Definitions.

1961 Section 194-IA(3), Explanation(b)

Payment on transfer of certain immovable property other than agricultural land.

1961 Section 194LA, Explanation(ii)

Payment of compensation on acquisition of certain immovable property.

1961 Section 269A(e)

Definitions.

1961 Section 269UA(d)

Definitions.

income

1961 Section 2(24)General definition

2025 Section 2(49)General definition

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1961 Section 170(4), Explanation

For the purposes of this section

Succession to business otherwise than on death.

2025 Section 313(6)(a)

Succession to business or profession otherwise than on death.

Same term in the corresponding section (not paired by the Department)

1961 Section 64, Explanation 2

For the purposes of this section

Income of individual to include income of spouse, minor child, etc.

income by way of stake money

1961 Section 74A(3), Explanation(c)

Losses from certain specified sources falling under the head "Income from other sources".

2025 Section 115(4)(b)

Set off and carry forward of losses from specified activity.

Same term in the corresponding section (not paired by the Department)

Income Computation and Disclosure Standards

2025 Section 2(50)General definition

income from foreign sources

1961 Section 6(6), Explanation

For the purposes of this section

Residence in India.

2025 Section 6(14)

For the purposes of this section

Residence in India.

Same term in the corresponding section (not paired by the Department)

income-tax

1961 Section 91(3), Explanation(iv)

Countries with which no agreement exists.

2025 Section 160(3)(a)

Countries with which no agreement exists.

Same term in the corresponding section (not paired by the Department)

income-tax authority

1961 Section 133A(6), Explanation(a)

Power of survey.

2025 Section 253(11)(A)

Powers of survey.

Same term in the corresponding section (not paired by the Department)

1961 Section 133B(3), Explanation

In this section

Power to collect certain information.

2025 Section 254(4)

For the purposes of this section

Power to collect certain information.

Same term in the corresponding section (not paired by the Department)

1961 Section 272A(4), Explanation

In this section

Penalty for failure to answer questions, sign statements, furnish information, returns or statements, allow inspections, etc.

2025 Section 465(5)

In this section

Penalty for failure to answer questions, sign statements, furnish information, returns or statements, allow inspections, etc.

Same term in the corresponding section (not paired by the Department)

1961 Section 245A(d)

Definitions.

Income-tax Officer

1961 Section 2(25)General definition

2025 Section 2(51)General definition

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incubatee

2025 Schedule XVI, para 2(e)

PERMITTED MODES OF INVESTMENT OR DEPOSITS

incubator

2025 Schedule XVI, para 2(f)

PERMITTED MODES OF INVESTMENT OR DEPOSITS

indexed cost of acquisition

1961 Section 48, Explanation(iii)

Mode of computation.

2025 Section 72(8)(b)

Mode of computation of capital gains.

Same term in the corresponding section (not paired by the Department)

2025 Section 197(6)(d)by reference

Tax on long-term capital gains.

indexed cost of any improvement

1961 Section 48, Explanation(iv)

Mode of computation.

2025 Section 72(8)(c)

Mode of computation of capital gains.

Same term in the corresponding section (not paired by the Department)

indexed cost of improvement

2025 Section 197(6)(d)by reference

Tax on long-term capital gains.

India

1961 Section 2(25A)General definition

2025 Section 2(52)General definition

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Indian company

1961 Section 2(26)General definition

2025 Section 2(53)General definition

Paired by the Income Tax Department's correspondence: Reworded · Unreviewed · Compare

Indian currency

1961 Section 2(47A), Explanation(b)General definitionby reference

2025 Section 2(54)General definitionby reference

Same term in the corresponding section (not paired by the Department)

1961 Section 43A, Explanation 1(b)by reference

Special provisions consequential to changes in rate of exchange of currency.

2025 Section 2(54)General definitionby reference

Same term in the corresponding section (not paired by the Department)

1961 Section 48, Explanation(i)by reference

Mode of computation.

2025 Section 2(54)General definitionby reference

Same term in the corresponding section (not paired by the Department)

1961 Section 80HHD(7), Explanation(d)by reference

Deduction in respect of earnings in convertible foreign exchange.

Indian income-tax

1961 Section 91(3), Explanation(i)

Countries with which no agreement exists.

2025 Section 160(3)(b)

Countries with which no agreement exists.

Same term in the corresponding section (not paired by the Department)

Indian Institute of Technology

1961 Section 35(2AA), Explanation 2(c)by reference

Expenditure on scientific research.

2025 Section 66(7)by reference

Interpretation.

Same term in the corresponding section (not paired by the Department)

Indian rate of tax

1961 Section 91(3), Explanation(ii)

Countries with which no agreement exists.

2025 Section 160(3)(c)

Countries with which no agreement exists.

Same term in the corresponding section (not paired by the Department)

indirect costs

1961 Section 80HHC(3), Explanation(e)

Deduction in respect of profits retained for export business.

individual corpus

1961 Section 80CCD(6), Explanation(i)by reference

Deduction in respect of contribution to pension scheme of Central Government.

2025 Section 124(13)(a)by reference

Deduction in respect of employer and assessee contribution to pension scheme of Central Government.

Industrial Area

1961 Section 80-IC(8)(i)

Special provisions in respect of certain undertakings or enterprises in certain special category States.

Industrial Estate

1961 Section 80-IC(8)(ii)

Special provisions in respect of certain undertakings or enterprises in certain special category States.

Industrial Growth Centre

1961 Section 10C(6), Explanation(ii)

Special provision in respect of certain industrial undertakings in North- Eastern Region.

1961 Section 80-IC(8)(iii)

Special provisions in respect of certain undertakings or enterprises in certain special category States.

Industrial Park

1961 Section 80-IC(8)(iv)

Special provisions in respect of certain undertakings or enterprises in certain special category States.

industrial undertaking

1961 Section 72A(7)(aa)

Provisions relating to carry forward and set off of accumulated loss and unabsorbed depreciation allowance in amalgamation or demerger, etc.

2025 Section 116(13)(b)

Treatment of accumulated losses and unabsorbed depreciation in amalgamation or demerger, etc.

Same term in the corresponding section (not paired by the Department)

1961 Section 10(15)(iv), Explanation 1

For the purposes of this sub-clause

Incomes not included in total income.

1961 Section 33B, Explanation

In this section

Rehabilitation allowance.

information technology service

1961 Section 115ACA(3), Explanation(b)

Tax on income from Global Depository Receipts purchased in foreign currency or capital gains arising from their transfer.

2025 Section 193(4)(b)

Tax on income from Global Depository Receipts purchased in foreign currency or capital gains arising from their transfer.

Same term in the corresponding section (not paired by the Department)

information technology software

1961 Section 115ACA(3), Explanation(c)

Tax on income from Global Depository Receipts purchased in foreign currency or capital gains arising from their transfer.

2025 Section 193(4)(c)

Tax on income from Global Depository Receipts purchased in foreign currency or capital gains arising from their transfer.

Same term in the corresponding section (not paired by the Department)

infrastructure capital company

1961 Section 2(26A)General definition

2025 Section 2(55)General definition

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infrastructure capital fund

1961 Section 2(26B)General definition

2025 Section 2(56)General definition

Paired by the Income Tax Department's correspondence: Reworded · Unreviewed · Compare

infrastructure debt fund

1961 Section 2(48), Explanation 2

For the purposes of this clause

Definitions.

infrastructure debt fund scheme

1961 Section 115R(2), Explanation(ii)by reference

Tax on distributed income to unit holders.

infrastructure facility

1961 Section 35AD(8)(ba)

Deduction in respect of expenditure on specified business.

2025 Section 46(11)(c)

Capital expenditure of specified business.

Same term in the corresponding section (not paired by the Department)

1961 Section 36(1)(viii), proviso 1, Explanation(g)

Other deductions.

2025 Section 32(e)(C)

Other deductions.

Same term in the corresponding section (not paired by the Department)

1961 Section 10(23F), Explanation(d)

Incomes not included in total income.

1961 Section 80-IA(4), Explanation

For the purposes of this clause

Deductions in respect of profits and gains from industrial undertakings or enterprises engaged in infrastructure development, etc.

initial assessment year

1961 Section 80-IB(11C), Explanation(b)

Deduction in respect of profits and gains from certain industrial undertakings other than infrastructure development undertakings.

1961 Section 80-IB(14)(c)

Deduction in respect of profits and gains from certain industrial undertakings other than infrastructure development undertakings.

1961 Section 80-IC(8)(v)

Special provisions in respect of certain undertakings or enterprises in certain special category States.

1961 Section 80-ID(6)(c)

Deduction in respect of profits and gains from business of hotels and convention centres in specified area.

1961 Section 80-IE(7)(i)

Special provisions in respect of certain undertakings in North-Eastern States.

1961 Section 80E(3)(d)

Deduction in respect of interest on loan taken for higher education.

initial tax year

2025 Section 129(3)(d)

Deduction in respect of interest on loan taken for higher education.

2025 Section 143(8)(c)

Special provisions in respect of certain undertakings in North-Eastern States.

inland vessel

1961 Section 115V(ea)by reference

Definitions.

2025 Section 235(f)by reference

Interpretation.

Paired by the Income Tax Department's correspondence: Reworded · Unreviewed · Compare

Inland Waterways Authority of India

2025 Section 235(fa)by reference

Interpretation.

insolvency professional

1961 Section 140(c), Explanationby reference

For the purposes of this clause

Return by whom to be verified.

Inspector of Income-tax

1961 Section 2(28)General definition

2025 Section 2(57)General definition

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instrument of transfer

1961 Section 269A(f)

Definitions.

insurance

1961 Section 80C(8)(iii)

Deduction in respect of life insurance premia, deferred annuity, contributions to provident fund, subscription to certain equity shares or debentures, etc.

2025 Schedule XV, para 6(c)

DEDUCTION IN RESPECT OF LIFE INSURANCE PREMIA, CONTRIBUTION TO PROVIDENT FUND, SUBSCRIPTION TO CERTAIN EQUITY SHARES, ETC.

Same term in the corresponding section (not paired by the Department)

insurer

1961 Section 2(28BB)General definition

2025 Section 2(58)General definition

Paired by the Income Tax Department's correspondence: Reworded · Unreviewed · Compare

1961 Section 45(1A), Explanationby reference

For the purposes of this sub-section

Capital gains.

2025 Section 67(4)by reference

In sub-section (2)

Capital gains.

Same term in the corresponding section (not paired by the Department)

1961 Section 80DDB, Explanation(iii)by reference

Deduction in respect of medical treatment, etc.

2025 Section 128(5)(b)by reference

Deduction in respect of medical treatment, etc.

Same term in the corresponding section (not paired by the Department)

intangible property

1961 Section 92B(2), Explanation(ii)

Meaning of international transaction.

Integrated Infrastructure Development Centre

1961 Section 10C(6), Explanation(i)

Special provision in respect of certain industrial undertakings in North- Eastern Region.

1961 Section 80-IC(8)(vi)

Special provisions in respect of certain undertakings or enterprises in certain special category States.

interest

1961 Section 2(28A)General definition

2025 Section 2(59)General definition

Paired by the Income Tax Department's correspondence: Reworded · Unreviewed · Compare

1961 Section 94(8), Explanation(a)

Avoidance of tax by certain transactions in securities.

2025 Section 175(11)(a)

Avoidance of tax by certain transactions in securities.

Same term in the corresponding section (not paired by the Department)

1961 Section 10(15)(iv), Explanation 2

For the purposes of this clause

Incomes not included in total income.

interest on securities

1961 Section 2(28B)General definition

2025 Section 2(60)General definition

Paired by the Income Tax Department's correspondence: Reworded · Unreviewed · Compare

Interim Board

1961 Section 245A(da)

Definitions.

International Financial Services Centre

1961 Section 47(viiab), Explanation(a)by reference

Transactions not regarded as transfer.

2025 Section 2(61)General definitionby reference

Same term in the corresponding section (not paired by the Department)

1961 Section 80LA(3), Explanation(a)by reference

Deductions in respect of certain incomes of Offshore Banking Units and International Financial Services Centre.

2025 Section 2(61)General definitionby reference

Same term in the corresponding section (not paired by the Department)

1961 Section 94B(5)(v)by reference

Limitation on interest deduction in certain cases.

2025 Section 2(61)General definitionby reference

Same term in the corresponding section (not paired by the Department)

1961 Section 111A(3), Explanation(b)by reference

Tax on short-term capital gains in certain cases.

2025 Section 2(61)General definitionby reference

Same term in the corresponding section (not paired by the Department)

1961 Section 112A(6), Explanation(b)by reference

Tax on long-term capital gains in certain cases.

2025 Section 2(61)General definitionby reference

Same term in the corresponding section (not paired by the Department)

1961 Section 115ACA(3), Explanation(ca)by reference

Tax on income from Global Depository Receipts purchased in foreign currency or capital gains arising from their transfer.

2025 Section 2(61)General definitionby reference

Same term in the corresponding section (not paired by the Department)

1961 Section 115JB(7), Explanation(a)by reference

Special provision for payment of tax by certain companies.

2025 Section 2(61)General definitionby reference

Same term in the corresponding section (not paired by the Department)

1961 Section 115JF(bb)by reference

Interpretation in this Chapter.

2025 Section 2(61)General definitionby reference

Same term in the corresponding section (not paired by the Department)

1961 Section 115VP(5), Explanationby reference

For the purposes of this section

Method and time of opting for tonnage tax scheme.

2025 Section 2(61)General definitionby reference

Same term in the corresponding section (not paired by the Department)

1961 Section 194LC(2), Explanation(c)by reference

Income by way of interest from Indian company.

2025 Section 2(61)General definitionby reference

Same term in the corresponding section (not paired by the Department)

1961 Section 10(15)(ix), Explanation(a)by reference

Incomes not included in total income.

1961 Section 10(34B), Explanation(b)by reference

Incomes not included in total income.

1961 Section 10(38), Explanation(b)by reference

Incomes not included in total income.

1961 Section 115-O(8), Explanation(a)by reference

Tax on distributed profits of domestic companies.

1961 Section 115R(2), Explanation(iii)by reference

Tax on distributed income to unit holders.

International Financial Services Centre Insurance Office

1961 Section 10(10D), proviso 8, Explanationby reference

For the purposes of this proviso

Incomes not included in total income.

2025 Schedule II, Note 1(b)by reference

INCOME NOT TO BE INCLUDED IN TOTAL INCOME

Same term in the corresponding section (not paired by the Department)

international group

1961 Section 92D(1), Explanation(B)by reference

Maintenance, keeping and furnishing of information and document by certain persons.

2025 Section 171(5)(b)by reference

Maintenance, keeping and furnishing of information and document by certain persons.

Same term in the corresponding section (not paired by the Department)

1961 Section 286(9)(g)

Furnishing of report in respect of international group.

2025 Section 511(10)(g)

Furnishing of report in respect of international group.

Same term in the corresponding section (not paired by the Department)

international transaction

1961 Section 92B(1)

For the purposes of this section and sections 92, 92C, 92D and 92E

Meaning of international transaction.

2025 Section 163(1)

For the purposes of this Chapter

Meaning of international transaction.

Same term in the corresponding section (not paired by the Department)

1961 Section 92B(2), Explanation(i)

Meaning of international transaction.

2025 Section 163(1)

For the purposes of this Chapter

Meaning of international transaction.

Same term in the corresponding section (not paired by the Department)

internet

1961 Section 115BBJ, Explanation(ii)

Tax on winnings from online games.

2025 Section 194(2)(e)

Tax on certain incomes.

Same term in the corresponding section (not paired by the Department)

1961 Section 194BA(4), Explanation(a)by reference

Winnings from online games.

invention

1961 Section 115BBF(4), Explanation(c)by reference

Tax on income from patent.

2025 Section 194(2)(f)by reference

Tax on certain incomes.

Same term in the corresponding section (not paired by the Department)

investee

1961 Section 10(23FE), Explanation 2(i)

Incomes not included in total income.

2025 Schedule V, Note 5(b)

INCOME NOT TO BE INCLUDED IN TOTAL INCOME OF CERTAIN ELIGIBLE PERSONS INCLUDING INVESTMENT FUNDS, BUSINESS TRUSTS AND THEIR UNIT HOLDERS

Same term in the corresponding section (not paired by the Department)

investment division of offshore banking unit

1961 Section 10(4D), Explanation(aa)

Incomes not included in total income.

2025 Schedule VI, Note 1(b)

INCOME NOT TO BE INCLUDED IN TOTAL INCOME OF CERTAIN ELIGIBLE PERSONS IN INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES CENTRE OR HAVING INCOME THEREFROM

Same term in the corresponding section (not paired by the Department)

1961 Section 115AD(3), Explanation(aa)by reference

Tax on income of Foreign Institutional Investors from securities or capital gains arising from their transfer.

investment fund

1961 Section 115UB(7), Explanation 1(a)

Tax on income of investment fund and its unit holders.

2025 Section 224(10)(a)

Tax on income of investment fund and its unit holders.

Same term in the corresponding section (not paired by the Department)

1961 Section 10(23FBB), Explanationby reference

For the purposes of clauses (23FBA) and (23FBB)

Incomes not included in total income.

investment income

1961 Section 115C(c)

Definitions.

2025 Section 212(b)

Interpretation.

Same term in the corresponding section (not paired by the Department)

investments

1961 Schedule I, Part 3, para 7(1)(ii)

INSURANCE BUSINESS

2025 Schedule XIV, Part 3, para 6(1)(a)

INSURANCE BUSINESS

Same term in the corresponding section (not paired by the Department)

investor

1961 Section 115TCA(5), Explanation(a)

Tax on income from securitisation trusts.

2025 Section 221(6)(a)

Tax on income from securitisation trusts.

Same term in the corresponding section (not paired by the Department)

1961 Section 10(35A), Explanationby reference

For the purposes of this clause

Incomes not included in total income.

1961 Section 194LBC(2), Explanation(a)by reference

Income in respect of investment in securitization trust.