RBI draft amendments discontinue the Investment Fluctuation Reserve requirement for banks. The balance can now be counted as Tier 1 capital, improving capital adequacy and simplifying norms.
The MCA has released draft amendments to simplify company incorporation procedures and reduce compliance requirements. The proposal focuses on form consolidation, digital processes, and streamlined documentation.
RBI proposes a comprehensive overhaul of TReDS guidelines to improve MSME liquidity and streamline receivables financing. The draft introduces simplified onboarding, credit guarantee access, and harmonised regulatory norms.
Courts recognize oral family settlements if genuine and voluntary. However, lack of evidence or misuse for tax purposes can lead to rejection and legal complications.
The company failed to form mandatory board committees for over four years. The authority held that each non-compliance attracts separate penalties.
The company delayed appointment of independent directors despite crossing the threshold. The authority held that prolonged non-compliance attracts maximum penalty under the Companies Act.
The issue involved non-compliance with statutory requirements for maintaining board meeting minutes. The authority held that procedural lapses still attract penalties under Section 118.
The National Statistics Office has introduced the first Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE) covering over 1.21 lakh enterprises. The initiative aims to generate reliable data for evidence-based policymaking and strengthen official economic statistics.
The provisions mandate taxation of VDA transfers at a flat 30% rate without allowing deductions except cost of acquisition. The key takeaway is that strict computation rules limit tax benefits and increase effective tax liability.
The framework clarifies that exemption is contingent upon strict compliance with approval, filing, and income application rules. It holds that violations such as improper use of funds or failure to meet conditions can lead to denial of exemption and taxation.