Draft 2026 Directions exempt eligible NBFCs below ₹1,000 crore from registration under Section 45IA. Strict conditions and disclosures will apply to Unregistered Type I NBFCs.
The Finance Ministry imposed five-year anti-dumping duty on TDI (80:20) imports after finding continued dumping risk. Producer-specific rates range up to US$ 344.33 per MT.
The Finance Ministry highlighted regulatory and enforcement challenges posed by VDAs, including crypto assets. Measures such as 30% taxation and mandatory reporting aim to curb tax evasion and enhance transparency.
The Finance Ministry clarified that December 2025 messages were part of a data-driven NUDGE compliance campaign. Over 1.11 crore revised returns generated significant additional tax revenue.
The government clarified that there is no pending proposal to exclude State-run lotteries from the 40% GST rate. The hike was recommended by the GST Council as part of rate rationalisation.
India expands affordable AI access through subsidised compute, national datasets, and large-scale infrastructure. The initiative aims to make AI innovation accessible to startups, researchers, and public institutions.
RBI advises public to check NBFC registration & authorization before depositing. Verify on RBI website & be cautious of high returns.
The Appellate Authority held that it cannot condone delay beyond the 30-day extended period prescribed under Section 100(2) of the CGST Act. As the appeal was filed 250 days after communication of the AAR order, it was dismissed without examining merits.
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The amendment replaces annual KYC with a three-year filing cycle. Directors must update details within 30 days of changes to remain compliant.
