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Posts in January, 2026

Technical & Operational Impediments in Implementation of Section 139(8A)

January 1, 2026 1062 Views 0 comment Print

Explore the legal and technical hurdles in filing Updated Returns under Section 139(8A), including Excel utility dependencies and procedural complexities.

Transfer Pricing: High-Turnover Companies Cannot Be Comparables for Captive Providers

January 1, 2026 456 Views 0 comment Print

The Tribunal ruled that high-turnover IT companies cannot be benchmarked against smaller captive service providers. Proper FAR analysis is essential to determine arm’s length price under TNMM.

Withdrawal of ₹2000 Denomination Banknotes – Status

January 1, 2026 702 Views 0 comment Print

RBI has confirmed that more than 98% of ₹2000 notes have been returned to the banking system since the withdrawal announcement, reflecting widespread compliance by the public.

Dearness Allowance (DA) Calculation for PSU Employees – Q4 2025–26 (January 2026 to March 2026)

January 1, 2026 39966 Views 1 comment Print

The DA rate for the fourth quarter of FY 2025–26 has been fixed at 53.40% based on recent CPI-IW data. This represents a 1.60% increase over the previous quarter, directly enhancing employee salary payouts.

RBI Mandates CIMS-Based Reporting for PPI Issuers From December 2025

January 1, 2026 249 Views 0 comment Print

RBI has required PPI issuers to shift statistical and grievance reporting to the CIMS portal starting December 2025. The move centralises regulatory data collection and strengthens supervisory oversight.

KYC to Be Filed Once in 3 Years wef 31 March 2026

January 1, 2026 21324 Views 1 comment Print

The new framework mandates DIN KYC filing every third financial year instead of every year. Directors must still promptly report any change in personal information to avoid DIN deactivation.

RBI Shifts White Label ATM Reporting CIMS Platform

January 1, 2026 228 Views 0 comment Print

The circular mandates that White Label ATM operators must file monthly WLA Statistics returns through RBI’s CIMS system from December 2025 onwards. The move centralises data reporting and strengthens regulatory monitoring, with penalties prescribed for non-compliance.

RBI Mandates MTSS Business Returns Through CIMS From December 2025

January 1, 2026 318 Views 0 comment Print

The directive requires MTSS Overseas Principals to shift monthly business reporting to RBI’s CIMS platform, strengthening centralized data collection.

UDIN – Decoding Preceding Year’s Audit Details

January 1, 2026 6627 Views 0 comment Print

The UDIN portal now captures prior auditor information to ensure ethical compliance, professional discipline, and a traceable audit trail without exposing client data.

JAO vs. FAO: Section 148 Reassessment Powers  – Evolving Delhi HC and SC Position

January 1, 2026 2061 Views 0 comment Print

The Court reaffirmed that both JAO and FAO can validly initiate reassessment proceedings, notwithstanding contrary High Court views elsewhere.

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