Rare Centre praise for Vijay signals aviation sector policy support.
Context
What happened: Vijay's government cut value added tax on aviation turbine fuel from 29% to 16% at Chennai airport and to 1% at other airports in the state. The Centre called it a welcome move for the aviation sector.
Key numbers: VAT on ATF cut from 29% to 16% at Chennai airport and to 1% at other airports in the state.
Why it matters: The change drew rare praise from the Centre for Vijay's government, framed as a welcome move for the aviation sector.