The draft notification proposes easing import and landing permission requirements for specified gas cylinders and components. Stakeholders have been invited to submit objections before the rules are finalized.
Agency banks must remain open on the public holiday to ensure all government receipts and payments are recorded within FY 2025–26.
This piece explains how the 2015 regulations govern exits, withdrawals, and annuity requirements under NPS. The key takeaway is that exit benefits vary by subscriber category, age, and corpus size, balancing flexibility with long-term pension security.
Nil excise duty now applies only to unbranded, non-retail raw tobacco, while other forms attract 18%, ensuring tax clarity and preventing misuse.
The government has withdrawn an earlier central excise exemption notification with effect from 2 February 2026.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.
While certain customs exemption notifications stand rescinded, the government has ensured no retrospective impact. The ruling draws a clear line between past compliance and future liability.
The government has amended an existing customs notification to replace references to the Baggage Rules, 2016. The key takeaway is alignment of customs provisions with the new baggage framework.
The government has revised customs exemptions by inserting new tariff headings and omitting select entries. The key takeaway is a targeted rationalisation of duty benefits effective from April–May 2026.
