Earlier Section 194O · Code 1035
From 1 April 2026, TDS by an e-commerce operator is deducted under Section 393(1), Table Sl. No. 8(v), of the Income-tax Act, 2025, with section code 1035. It was earlier deducted under Section 194-O of the Income-tax Act, 1961.
| Payment | New section | Code | Rate | Threshold | Old section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales or services of an e-commerce participant, paid by the e-commerce operator | 393(1) Sl. No. 8(v) | 1035 | 0.1% | Nil (small individual/HUF sellers up to ₹5 lakh exempt) | 194-O |
The e-commerce operator deducts TDS at 0.1% on the sales or services of an e-commerce participant. Small individual and HUF sellers with sales up to ₹5 lakh are exempt.
Worked example. On ₹1,00,000, TDS at 0.1% (code 1035) is ₹100, and ₹99,900 is paid.
Rates are before any surcharge and cess. Lower-deduction certificates, payees without a PAN and other conditions in the Act can change the TDS. This page is a general guide, not tax advice: confirm with your CA or the sources below.
Complete TDS rate chart for tax year 2026-27 →
Section 393 explained → TDS section codes list →
Taken only from the Income Tax Department's official publications, as in force on 17 October 2026:
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