Archive · 28 Jan 2026
ARCs Seek Budget Reforms for Tax Clarity and Recovery
Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs) in India are asking the government to make some important changes in the upcoming Budget.
They want taxes to be fairer so that investors are not penalized for taking risks.
They also want it to be easier to do business by removing extra steps like registering the same thing multiple times.
ARCs are facing problems when they take over loans from banks because they need the borrower's signature, which is often not given.
They want this to be changed so that the process is smoother.
Additionally, they want courts to be more efficient and for there to be rules to help people who can't pay their personal loans.
If these changes are made, it could help the financial system become stronger and more stable.
ARCs seek pass-through tax status for AIFs on SR income to improve post-tax returns and attract more capital.
They want to eliminate redundant state-level registration for NPA assignments, advocating for a single central registration.
ARCs are pushing for automatic charge transfer from banks without requiring borrower consent to avoid delays and costs.
They demand stricter adherence to the 50% debt deposit rule for DRAT appeals and a two-member bench structure for DRTs.
ARCs are urging the notification of personal insolvency provisions under the IBC to help resolve retail NPAs efficiently.
- Who
- Asset Reconstruction Companies (ARCs) in India
- What
- Seeking budget reforms for tax clarity, faster processes, and stronger recovery frameworks
- When
- Ahead of the forthcoming Budget 2026
- Where
- India
- Why
- To accelerate recoveries, boost investor confidence, and improve the stressed-assets market
- Primary Demand
- Pass-through status for AIFs on SR income
- Current Tax Rate
- 42.74% on AIF business income
- Registration Issue
- Redundant state-level registration for NPAs
- Charge Modification Hurdle
- Borrower signature required for charge transfer
- Judicial Reform Demand
- 50% debt deposit for DRAT appeals
- Proposed DRT Structure
- Two-member bench (judicial and technical)
- Pending Provision
- Personal insolvency under IBC