
‘Intermediary’ clause removal unlocks export benefits for IT services, GCCs
Published on: Sept. 5, 2025, 6 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
India's outsourcing and technology support services, including GCCs, receive a major boost as the GST Council removes the location provision for intermediary services, resolving a decade-long dispute. This omission eases compliance, unlocks working capital, and reduces litigation for IT, ITeS, and e-commerce companies. The move enhances the global competitiveness of Indian service providers by allowing them to claim export benefits.