Finance : Secondary SGB buyers must now pay 12.5% LTCG tax, unlike primary holders. The change reshapes returns and investment strategies in...
Income Tax : Establishes that higher tax burdens on promoters under the new regime require companies to reassess payout strategies. The takeawa...
Finance : The Supreme Court has allowed taxpayers to challenge retrospective amendments validating JAO reassessment actions. It stayed ongoi...
Income Tax : The issue arose from taxing buybacks as dividends, causing higher tax burden and unusable capital losses. The reform restores capi...
Income Tax : The Supreme Court has admitted a case to resolve conflicting interpretations of due dates for PF/ESI contributions. The ruling wil...
Income Tax : The amendments focus on reassessment timelines, electronic communication, and procedural clarity. The changes aim to reduce litiga...
Income Tax : The Government introduced reforms to simplify tax dispute resolution, including broader immunity provisions and expanded scope for...
Income Tax : A focused session breaks down recent Budget amendments affecting NRI taxation. It highlights how changes impact income, investment...
CA, CS, CMA : Budget 2026 prioritises easing compliance, reducing penalties, and cutting litigation rather than raising tax rates. The reforms a...
Custom Duty : New baggage rules and processing regulations are notified, replacing earlier frameworks and aligning customs procedures for passen...
Goods and Services Tax : Discover the key amendments in the Finance (No. 2) Bill, 2024, affecting CGST, IGST, UTGST, and Cess Act, including tax exemptions...
Income Tax : A petition has been filed in the Madras High Court challenging the section 271J of the Income Tax Act inserted vide Finance Act 2...
Income Tax : U/s 250(4), the CIT (A) has the power to direct enquiry and call for evidence from the assessee. Under Rule 46A, the assessee has ...
Income Tax : CBDT updated DIN rules to align with new provisions introduced under the Finance Act, 2026. The circular mandates DIN for most tax...
Income Tax : The Finance Act, 2026 prescribes income-tax rates, surcharge, and cess for the assessment year 2026–27. It establishes the legal...
Excise Duty : The government has withdrawn an earlier central excise exemption notification with effect from 2 February 2026. The rescission is ...
Excise Duty : The government has extended key excise provisions and introduced a specific duty structure for CNG blended with biogas. The key ta...
Excise Duty : The government has reduced the effective National Calamity Contingent Duty on specified tobacco products. The key takeaway is a ca...
The Budget accelerates migration to the Income Tax Act, 2025 with wide procedural and structural changes effective from April 2026.
Budget 2026 focuses on easing compliance and expanding export opportunities for MSMEs. Simpler tax rules and removal of export caps aim to unlock growth and competitiveness.
New baggage rules and processing regulations are notified, replacing earlier frameworks and aligning customs procedures for passenger clearances.
The Budget prioritises stability, debt sustainability, and rule-based governance over short-term stimulus. The key takeaway is a long-term, disciplined growth framework.
The Budget introduces bond market reforms, foreign investment liberalisation, and sector-focused incentives. These measures aim to deepen liquidity and unlock growth opportunities for corporate India.
The proposed changes consolidate all IT and ITeS activities into a single category with a lower, uniform margin and a much higher turnover threshold. The key takeaway is reduced litigation risk and greater pricing certainty for large and mid-sized IT service providers.
The Bill introduces unified service classification, higher safe harbour limits, and automated approvals. The key takeaway is reduced litigation and greater tax certainty for IT and ITES companies.
The government has withdrawn an earlier central excise exemption notification with effect from 2 February 2026. The rescission is prospective, ensuring past actions under the old notification remain valid.
The government has extended key excise provisions and introduced a specific duty structure for CNG blended with biogas. The key takeaway is policy continuity alongside incentives for cleaner fuels.
The government has reduced the effective National Calamity Contingent Duty on specified tobacco products. The key takeaway is a capped duty rate of 25% from May 2026.
