The address highlights how Aadhaar, UPI, eNPS, and other digital tools are transforming pension enrolment and service delivery. It emphasizes technology’s role in achieving broader retirement security coverage.
The Government has exempted interest and capital gains earned by FPIs on Government securities from income tax with effect from 1 April 2026. The reform aims to attract stable long-term foreign investment and make India’s debt market globally competitive.
Haryana recorded the highest State GST growth rate in India at 22% in May 2026. The achievement is attributed to strong tax administration, anti-evasion measures, and improved taxpayer compliance.
CCPA fined digital platforms for using interface designs that influenced consumer choices without clear and informed consent. The key takeaway is that manipulative digital practices can amount to unfair trade practices under consumer protection laws.
The CBI apprehended an Income Tax Office Superintendent in Odisha after he was allegedly caught accepting a bribe for deleting a duplicate PAN card. The case underscores strict action against corruption in public offices.
The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has proposed a priority disposal mechanism for appeals filed up to and including 2022 in response to the increasing backlog of tax litigation. The initiative focuses on faster hearings, reduced delays, and coordinated efforts by all stakeholders to ensure expeditious resolution of long-pending appeals.
ICAI has announced Live Virtual Revisionary Classes for CA Intermediate students appearing in the September 2026 examinations. The programme aims to support revision, concept strengthening, and exam preparation.
ICAI’s Board of Studies has invited Expressions of Interest from qualified professionals and academicians for empanelment as faculty for CA Live Virtual Classes. Eligible candidates must meet prescribed qualification and experience requirements.
A representation has urged CBDT to merge TDS return codes 1023 and 1024, arguing that both apply to the same contract payments with identical thresholds and tax treatment. The proposal seeks to reduce compliance complexity and reporting errors.
The Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) has announced the first bi-annual Western Region Convocation for FY 2026–27, scheduled for 4 July 2026 at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Memorial, Ahmedabad. The convocation will confer certificates of membership upon Associate and Fellow members admitted between 1 October 2025 and 31 March 2026, while also recognizing […]
