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Taxation of Dividend

Income Tax : The case explains how dividend income is taxed based on residential status and type of investment. It clarifies slab-based taxatio...

April 14, 2026 1737 Views 0 comment Print

Buy-Back Taxation Rewritten: From Dividend Shock to Capital Gains Comeback

Income Tax : The analysis explains how buy-back taxation shifted from company-level tax to shareholder dividend tax and is proposed to return t...

February 10, 2026 843 Views 0 comment Print

Dividend Deductions Extended to New Tax Regime for Cooperative Societies

Income Tax : Federal cooperatives receive a temporary deduction for dividends earned from company investments made before 31 January 2026. This...

February 2, 2026 858 Views 0 comment Print

Budget 2026 Barred Interest Deduction on Dividend & Mutual Fund Income

Income Tax : The Finance Bill, 2026 proposes to disallow interest deductions against dividend and mutual fund income. From April 2026, such inc...

February 2, 2026 1491 Views 0 comment Print

Checklist for Interim Dividend under Companies Act, 2013

Company Law : Interim dividend can be declared solely by the Board of Directors under the Companies Act. Shareholder consent is not required if ...

January 5, 2026 3078 Views 0 comment Print


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Companies Act: Dividend Deposit Time Limit Is Five Days not 5 working days

Company Law : The Ministry of Corporate Affairs confirms the five-day time limit for depositing dividends under Section 123(4) of the Companies ...

July 31, 2025 1875 Views 0 comment Print

Government Simplifies Unclaimed Dividend Reporting Process

Company Law : The Indian government has reduced reporting forms for companies on unclaimed dividends and integrated fund transfers with Bharatko...

February 6, 2025 774 Views 0 comment Print


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Dividend Stripping Disallowance Upheld as Section 94(7) Applies to Entire Dividend

Income Tax : The case examined whether disallowance under section 94(7) should be limited to exempt dividend. The Tribunal held that the provis...

April 4, 2026 357 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT quashes CIT(A) order after CPC rectifies surcharge on dividend from 37% to 15%

Income Tax : The ITAT Delhi has set aside an order that levied an excessive 37% surcharge on the dividend income of Srijan Family Trust, confir...

September 7, 2025 579 Views 0 comment Print

Business Payments to Parent Company Not Deemed Dividend: Telangana HC

Income Tax : Prasad Film Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. Vs ACIT (Telangana High Court) Payments in Normal Business Course Not Deemed Dividend under Sec...

July 16, 2025 903 Views 0 comment Print

Dividend Distribution Tax U/S 115-O Not Applicable to Co-op Societies: ITAT Kolkata

Income Tax : ITAT Kolkata held that dividend distribution tax u/s 115-O of the Act and interest u/s 115P of the Income Tax Act is applicable on...

June 23, 2025 408 Views 0 comment Print

ITAT Bangalore Restores Dividend Exemption Claim to AO for Re-examination

Income Tax : ITAT Bangalore sends Light Ray Advisors LLP's dividend exemption claim back to AO for re-examination, noting potential oversight o...

April 2, 2025 438 Views 0 comment Print


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Penalty Imposed for Delay in Transferring Unpaid Dividend to Special Account

Company Law : The case deals with a 235-day delay in transferring unpaid dividend to the mandated account. The authority imposed penalties, emph...

March 30, 2026 165 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Bangalore Imposed Penalty for Crediting Interim Dividend to Wrong Bank Account

Company Law : The ROC held that depositing interim dividend in a current account instead of a separate account violates section 123(4). Monetary...

December 15, 2025 2790 Views 0 comment Print

ROC Mumbai Imposes Penalty for Excess Interim Dividend Declaration

Company Law : A company and its directors were penalized under Section 450 for distributing an excess interim dividend due to miscalculated tax ...

December 5, 2025 1002 Views 0 comment Print

Roles & responsibilities of Trustees & board of directors of AMCs of Mutual Funds

SEBI : As per the extant regulatory framework, the Trustees hold the property of the Mutual Fund in trust for the benefit of the unit hol...

July 7, 2023 3873 Views 0 comment Print

IRDA approves Preference & Equity Shares as approved investment subject to dividend

Corporate Law : IRDAI permits Insurers to classify investments in Preference Shares and Equity Shares as part of Approved Investment of for at lea...

September 27, 2021 684 Views 0 comment Print


ROC Mumbai Imposes Penalty for Excess Interim Dividend Declaration

December 5, 2025 1002 Views 0 comment Print

A company and its directors were penalized under Section 450 for distributing an excess interim dividend due to miscalculated tax provisions, highlighting the need for accurate financial reporting.

Comprehensive Guide: Tax Treatment of Dividends Received

November 18, 2025 20340 Views 1 comment Print

Get a comprehensive overview of dividend taxation after the shift to the classical system. Covers TDS obligations, tax rates, DTAA benefits, Section 80M relief, and new rules applicable to IFSC and foreign investors.

Understanding DTAA Provisions on Dividend Income from US Equities & Tax Liability in India

November 15, 2025 1905 Views 0 comment Print

A clear guide on how US dividends are taxed under the India–US DTAA. Key takeaway: US withholding is capped at 25%, but India taxes dividends fully with FTC relief.

ITAT quashes CIT(A) order after CPC rectifies surcharge on dividend from 37% to 15%

September 7, 2025 579 Views 0 comment Print

The ITAT Delhi has set aside an order that levied an excessive 37% surcharge on the dividend income of Srijan Family Trust, confirming the correct rate is 15%.

Tax Implications of Tata Motors DVR Conversion in Ordinary Shares

August 29, 2025 22020 Views 7 comments Print

Understand the tax implications of converting Tata Motors DVR to ordinary shares. Learn how to calculate deemed dividends and capital gains with a worked example.

Decoding Dividend: Why Profits Matter More Than Cash

August 20, 2025 969 Views 0 comment Print

An overview of why dividends are paid from profits, not capital. Learn about the principle of capital maintenance and its role in protecting creditors.

The Complete Guide To Dividend: Legal Framework, Process & Compliance Under Indian Law

August 7, 2025 4671 Views 1 comment Print

A comprehensive overview of India dividend framework Learn about the legal definitions compliance under the Companies Act, SEBI regulations taxation and the detailed process for dividend declaration and payment.

All about Dividend Declaration as per Companies Act 2013

August 2, 2025 5952 Views 0 comment Print

A summary of the Companies Act, 2013 provisions on dividend declaration, including sources of funds, rules for inadequate profits, and payment procedures.

Revoking Declared Dividends: Legal Status and Conditions

July 31, 2025 3108 Views 0 comment Print

Understand the conditions under which a company can revoke declared dividends. Learn the legal differences between final and interim dividends and their revocability based on shareholder approval and company circumstances.

Companies Act: Dividend Deposit Time Limit Is Five Days not 5 working days

July 31, 2025 1875 Views 0 comment Print

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs confirms the five-day time limit for depositing dividends under Section 123(4) of the Companies Act, 2013, is not five working days.

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