New guidelines for GST registration issued to reduce delays, clarify document requirements, and standardize officer procedures for fair application processing.
ICSI warns students against using ‘CS’ before their name without eligibility, citing penalties under Section 24 of the Company Secretaries Act, 1980.
Karnataka revises monthly profession tax rates under 1976 Act, with effect from April 1, 2025; February’s rate set higher than other months.
CBIC updates tariff values for palm oils, metals, and areca nuts under Customs Act; changes effective from April 16, 2025, as per latest notification.
DGFT revises Coal Import Monitoring System (CIMS) policy; registration fees now aligned with Appendix 2K, effective immediately from April 15, 2025.
SEBI seeks comments on revised Investor Charter for Advisers, covering client rights, responsibilities, disclosures, and grievance redressal.
ICSI approves Hindi study material, free masterclasses, debating societies, TDOP options, and new Direct Tax course for members in March 2025 meetings.
IFSCA amends ITFS platform guidelines to clarify AUM, financier eligibility, and FATF compliance for enhanced regulatory clarity and risk management.
Bombay HC dismisses tax appeals below new monetary limits (Circular 9/2024), finding exceptions (Circular 5/2024) apply prospectively, not to pending cases.
RBI cuts repo rate by 25 bps to 6%. Standing Liquidity Facility for Primary Dealers now available at the revised rate as per April 2025 policy update.
