The Tamil Nadu government has significantly reduced VAT on aviation turbine fuel across all airports in the state, offering relief to airlines amid sky-high crude prices.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay and Ram Mohan Naidu
New Delhi,Oct 24, 2026 13:49 IST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay received rare praise from the Centre after his TVK government significantly reduced VAT on aviation turbine fuel (ATF), offering relief to airlines amid surging crude prices. Tamil Nadu cut the rate to 16% from 29% at Chennai, and to 1% at all other airports in the state. It earned Vijay swift applause from Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu.
"Appreciate the Tamil Nadu government's decision to reduce VAT on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF), a welcome step for the aviation sector. Thank you, Chief Minister Vijay, for this initiative," the Union Minister tweeted. Naidu underlined that such coordination between the Centre and states was crucial in making air travel more affordable.
"Making air travel more affordable requires the Centre and States to work together. Our shared priority must always be the passengers," he said.
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