Net direct tax collections for FY 2026-27 grew by 14.64% as of June 17, 2026, driven by higher corporate and non-corporate tax receipts. Advance tax collections also recorded double-digit growth, reflecting strong revenue performance.
SEBI has proposed wide-ranging changes to the MTF framework to improve risk management and operational efficiency. The consultation includes revised collateral, funding, exposure, and compliance norms while inviting public comments.
Cyprus continues to offer a competitive destination for holding and trading companies despite the increase in corporate tax to 15% from 2026. The article highlights that EU access, participation exemptions, IP incentives, and business substance remain the key advantages.
The ITAT Bangalore held that a mismatch between the income tax return and Form 3CD cannot by itself justify disallowance of a genuine bonus payment. It allowed the deduction after finding that the payment was supported by books of account and bank records.
The Gauhati High Court held that a taxpayer whose GST registration was cancelled for non-filing of returns could seek restoration by complying with the proviso to Rule 22(4) of the CGST Rules. It directed the authority to consider the application in accordance with law after compliance.
CESTAT held that the exporter established complete correlation between the exported, re-imported and re-exported frozen buffalo meat through documentary evidence and departmental supervision. It set aside the customs duty demand, redemption fine and penalties after finding compliance with Notification No. 158/95-Cus.
CESTAT Chennai held that rejection of a VCES declaration was unsustainable because the show cause notice was issued beyond the prescribed 30-day period. The Tribunal set aside the rejection and allowed the appeal with consequential relief.
CESTAT Chennai held that an importer was entitled to concessional CVD under Notification No. 12/2012-CE because imported goods must be treated as if manufactured in India under Section 3 of the Customs Tariff Act. The Tribunal relied on the Supreme Court’s ruling in SRF Ltd. and dismissed the Department’s appeal.
ITAT Visakhapatnam remanded the assessment after holding that documentary evidence relating to cash deposits, members’ records and audit reports required proper verification. The Tribunal directed a fresh assessment without expressing any opinion on the merits.
The Income Tax Department explains how the e-Verification Scheme addresses mismatches between reported financial transactions and income tax returns through online verification and Section 133(6) notices. It also highlights taxpayers options to submit explanations or file updated returns to avoid further assessment proceedings
