SEBI issued a caution after fraudsters circulated forged notices demanding Securities Transaction Tax payments. The regulator clarified it does not issue STT payment notices and urged investors to verify communications through official channels.
SEBI has directed mutual funds to value physical Gold and Silver using polled spot prices from recognized stock exchanges instead of LBMA AM fixing. The change, effective April 1, 2026, aims to align valuations with domestic market conditions and ensure uniformity.
SEBI issued an alert after fraudsters offered to manage trading accounts while promising guaranteed returns. The regulator clarified that such account handlers are unregistered and advised investors not to share login credentials.
Rule 51 limits Indian resident participation in original funds to 5% for specific AIF transfers, while Rule 52 standardises exchange rates for non-residents computing capital gains under Section 72.
Draft Rule 50 provides a formula-based mechanism to attribute income taxed under Section 67(10) to capital assets retained by a specified entity under Section 72(5). It also restricts depreciation on revalued or self-generated assets and mandates Form 27 compliance.
Draft Rule 49 prescribes a formula-based method to compute capital gains on amounts received from specified ULIPs under Section 67(5), treating them as equity-oriented fund units. The rule ensures proportionate taxation of withdrawals and bonuses after adjusting premiums already considered.
Rule 47 mandates Form 26 for audit reports under Section 63 with provision for revision in specified cases, while Rule 48 specifies approved electronic payment modes including UPI, NEFT, RTGS and CBDC wallets.
Draft Income-tax Rules 2026 Rule 46 mandates detailed books, Form 25 for doctors, ₹1.5 lakh threshold relief, 7-year retention, and India-based electronic storage compliance.
Draft Income-tax Rules 2026 prescribe Form 24 for non-resident audits and define strict eligibility norms for cruise operators and electronics manufacturers under Sections 59(4) and 61(2).
Draft Rule 42 of the Income-tax Rules, 2026 specifies categories of bad and doubtful debts for banks, financial institutions, and housing finance companies. It clarifies when interest income will be governed by Section 56, based on non-performing asset criteria and security erosion thresholds.
