A new payment aggregator facility now allows customs duty payments through UPI, credit, and debit cards. This reform simplifies transactions and improves ease of doing business. The key takeaway is faster, more flexible payment options for importers.
The government introduced new rules replacing the 2017 framework to streamline IGST settlement between Centre and States. The rules establish detailed reporting, reconciliation, and fund transfer mechanisms to ensure accuracy and transparency.
The notification updates tariff values used for duty calculation on key imports like gold, silver, and palm oil. It aims to align customs valuation with global prices and prevent under-invoicing.
The government granted income tax exemption on specified income including cess and contributions. The benefit is subject to strict conditions like no commercial activity and mandatory return filing.
The notification grants approval for scientific research, allowing donors to claim tax deductions on contributions. It also mandates strict compliance with reporting and certification requirements.
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A key land asset was excluded from the CIRP, leading to rejection of the resolution plan. The regulator held that failure to include and regularize ownership violated duties and warranted suspension.
The case highlights failure to provide complete and verifiable information in the Information Memorandum. It also underscores that reliance on external systems like VDR does not replace statutory disclosure obligations.
A claim submitted without documents was later verified after the deadline but not processed as per law. The authority held that failure to place it before CoC and seek condonation violated CIRP regulations.
The government has kept small savings interest rates unchanged for April–June 2026, ensuring continued stable returns for investors.