China's VAT Rebate Cuts Signal Solar Sector Shift

China's Ministry of Finance announced on January 9, 2026, the elimination of value-added tax (VAT) rebates for 249 products effective April 1, 2026, including solar cells, alongside reductions for photovoltaic products and a cut in battery rebates from 9% to 6% (full removal by January 1, 2027). This policy addresses overcapacity and export concerns amid intense price competition in China's solar industry. Indian manufacturers

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