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Penalty Leviable for Starting New Business Without Updating Object Clause: ROC Kanpur

February 4, 2026 1338 Views 0 comment Print

The ROC held that undertaking new activities without prior amendment of the Memorandum breaches Section 4(1)(c). Even subsequent regularisation does not erase liability for the period of non-compliance.

Finance Bill 2026 Aligned Provident Fund Tax Rules with EPF Framework from 1st April 2026

February 4, 2026 4581 Views 0 comment Print

The Finance Bill, 2026 updates Schedule XI to remove outdated contribution and investment limits. The changes bring income-tax rules in line with the EPF regime and the ₹7.5 lakh employer contribution cap.

No Capital Gains Exemption to Secondary-market buyer on Sovereign Gold Bonds

February 4, 2026 693 Views 0 comment Print

The Finance Bill restricts SGB exemption to bonds subscribed at original issue and held till maturity. Secondary-market buyers will no longer qualify for the tax-free redemption benefit.

STT Rates on Futures and Options Hiked from 1st April 2026

February 4, 2026 1839 Views 0 comment Print

The Finance Bill, 2026 proposes higher STT rates on derivatives to rein in speculative trading. Options and futures transactions executed from 1 April 2026 will attract increased tax costs.

Buyback Taxation Shifted from Dividend to Capital Gains from 1st April 2026

February 4, 2026 8550 Views 0 comment Print

The Finance Bill, 2026 changes the tax treatment of share buy-backs by taxing proceeds as capital gains instead of dividend income. The move simplifies taxation and better reflects the nature of buy-back transactions.

No TDS on Interest Paid to Co-operative Banks from 1st April 2026

February 4, 2026 2181 Views 0 comment Print

The Finance Bill, 2026 exempts interest income paid to co-operative banks from TDS. The move aligns the law with earlier provisions and eases compliance for the co-operative banking sector.

All Agency Banks to remain open for public on March 31, 2026 (Tuesday)

February 3, 2026 1239 Views 0 comment Print

Agency banks must remain open on the public holiday to ensure all government receipts and payments are recorded within FY 2025–26.

Budget 2026 FAQs on Budget Proposals related to Custom Duty & Excise

February 3, 2026 3636 Views 0 comment Print

The FAQs explain revised Baggage Rules, 2026, enhancing duty-free limits, simplifying transfer of residence, and clarifying passenger categories to reduce disputes and speed up airport clearance.

IFSCA Mandates Website for Finance Units to Improve Transparency

February 3, 2026 438 Views 0 comment Print

The regulator has required IFSC finance companies serving external clients to maintain a website. The move aims to enhance transparency and consumer awareness.

Customs Revises Tariff Values for Oils, Metals & Areca Nuts wef 04.02.2026

February 3, 2026 840 Views 0 comment Print

The notification substitutes tariff value tables under the Customs Act for key commodities. It reaffirms existing tariff values and provides clarity on valuation benchmarks effective 4 February 2026.

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