Government Policy & Regulations and Taxation :Union & State Budget analysis
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SEBI Revamps IPO Anchor Investor Norms; Raises Reservation Limit to 40% to Boost Domestic Participation. The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has amended its regulations to increase the overall anchor investor reservation in initial public offerings (IPOs) to 40% from the previous 33%, with a specific earmark for domestic institutional investors. These changes, […]
India–Belgium Tax Treaty Gets a Major Upgrade! The protocol amending the India-Belgium Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) recently entered into force, with a notification issued by India’s Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on November 10, 2025. The “major upgrade” is the expansion of the scope of information exchange to curb tax evasion and avoidance
Selling Property in India as an NRI – Here’s Your Complete Tax & FEMA Guide! Selling property in India as a Non-Resident Indian (NRI) involves specific tax and Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) regulations. Key steps include understanding capital gains tax, managing Tax Deducted at Source (TDS), adhering to repatriation limits, and ensuring proper documentation.
Cabinet Approves ₹25,000 Crore Export Promotion Mission: A Game-Changer for India’s Export Growth and MSME Competitiveness The Union Cabinet has given its approval to a major export-boosting initiative: the Export Promotion Mission (EPM) with an outlay of ₹25,060 crore spanning six years from FY 2025-26 to FY 2030-31. This initiative will consolidate fragmented schemes into
Tax Implications for Shares Issued at Premium: What You Need to Know! When a company issues shares at a premium, the excess consideration received over the fair market value (FMV) of the shares can be taxable under certain conditions. Key Points: Taxability: The excess consideration received by a company on shares issued at a premium
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CBDT’s New Rules for Faster Tax Refunds and ITR Corrections. New CBDT rules empower the Commissioner of Income Tax (CPC), Bengaluru, to rectify obvious errors. This move aims to expedite the correction of accounting mistakes, reduce administrative delays, and ensure timely and accurate refunds for taxpayers, enhancing compliance and transparency. The Central Board of Direct
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Digital Gold Investment Warning: Why Digital Gold is Unsafe and You May Lose All Your Savings! In recent years, digital gold investment has gained immense popularity among Indian investors through apps like PhonePe, Paytm, Groww, and Google Pay. While it promises easy access to gold with just a few taps, financial experts warn that digital
Reimbursements or Technical Services’? The Cross-Border Tax Debate. The cross-border tax debate over whether a payment constitutes a “reimbursement” or “fees for technical services (FTS)” is critical because it determines if the payment is subject to withholding tax in the source country (e.g., India). The Core Distinction: Reimbursements: Generally, a pure reimbursement of actual expenses
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PAN DEACTIVATION ALERT: Link Your PAN with Aadhaar Before January 1, 2026, or Face Consequences: Linking your PAN with Aadhaar by December 31, 2025, is crucial to avoid deactivation from January 1, 2026. Failure to link will render your PAN inoperative, preventing ITR filing, refunds, and potentially impacting salary credits and investments. The process can
Regulatory Exposure of High-Net-Worth Families under the Black Money Law: High-Net-Worth (HNW) families in India face significant regulatory exposure under the Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act, 2015 (BMA) for any undisclosed foreign assets or income. The law imposes stringent penalties, high tax rates, and potential criminal prosecution, with
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