Punjab’s GST cut from 12% to 5% boosts textiles, dairy, food, and handicrafts, lowering costs, spurring demand, and strengthening livelihoods across sectors.
ICAI opens empanelment for CA members to serve as January 2026 exam observers. Criteria include age limit (65), no relative appearing, and non-involvement in coaching.
CBIC introduced system-based auto-approval for IFSC code registration, ending manual port-level checks. This streamlines the process for exporters to get incentives faster and enhances Ease of Doing Business.
PFRDA rationalizes NPS Auto Choice and Life Cycle Fund names to align with actual equity and risk profiles. Funds are now Common Schemes (CS) under the Multiple Scheme Framework.
Summary of India’s recent economic reforms (GST, Income Tax, IBC) and the ICAI’s role, including the upcoming WOFA 2.0, new global training, and strategic MoUs for nation-building.
CBI arrested a CGDA Auditor in Gandhinagar for demanding a Rs. 3.5 lakh bribe and a Railway Hospital Superintendent in Nanded for Rs. 20,000 in two separate corruption traps.
IRDAI warns against the fraudulent website policyholdergov.org that is illegally collecting payments and data; public advised to use only official IRDAI portals.
New GST cuts lower costs for Maharashtra consumers in sugar, processed foods, and medicines. Reforms also boost competitiveness for textiles, auto, IT, and defence sectors.
The RBI released draft directions for All India Financial Institutions (AIFIs) to harmonize rules on lending to related parties, effective April 1, 2026, mandating board oversight and stricter definitions.
GST rate cuts, mainly to , are set to lower costs by for UP’s artisans and MSMEs. This supports million leather workers, Bhadohi carpets, and Moradabad brassware.
