37,740 Indian Workers Died Abroad Over 5 Years, Over 86% in Gulf Countries
India reports 37,740 worker deaths abroad from 2021-2025, with over 86% occurring in Gulf nations alongside 80,985 complaints…
India Tightens NRI Tax Rules from April 1, 2026, with Rule 9 Targeting Poor Documentation
India's Rule 9 of 2026 allows tax officials to estimate income for non-residents with unclear records. NRIs must…
CBDT Clarifies Income-Tax Act, 2025 Transition with FAQ, Rules, and Saving Clauses
India transitioned to the Income-tax Act 2025 on 1 April 2026, maintaining a dual-track system where the 1961…
Maharashtra Extends GST Appeal Deadline to June 30, 2026, for Earlier Tribunal Orders
Maharashtra GST tribunal appeal deadline extended to June 30, 2026 for orders received before April 1. Standard 3-month…
SEZ Units Secure Duty Exemption Under Domestic Supply Promotion Policy
India grants one-year customs duty exemptions for SEZ manufacturers to sell goods domestically, easing pressure from 2026 global…
New Income Tax Act Takes Effect Today, Alters Basic Pay and Dearness Allowance Calculations
India's 2026 labor rules mandate basic pay at 50% of CTC, increasing retirement savings while potentially reducing monthly…
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Pushes GST Cut on Agricultural Paper Bags
India reduces GST on agricultural paper sacks and boxes to 5%, aiming to cut farm logistics costs while…
Central Board of Direct Taxes Signs 219 Advance Pricing Agreements, India Tops 1000
India signs record 219 APAs in FY 2026, crossing the 1,000-agreement milestone to enhance tax certainty and reduce…
CBDT Mandates Financial and Ownership Disclosure in ITR-6 Under Finance Act 2024
CBDT notifies revised ITR-6 for 2025-26, mandating split capital gains reporting, detailed corporate IDs, and sector-specific disclosures for…
Goa State Tax Commissioner Rules Property Owners Deemed Liable Under GST Order
Goa issues GST order making property owners liable for event taxes if organizers default or if advance details…
CBIC Removes ₹10 Lakh Cap on Courier Exports, Eases Shipments
India removes the ₹10 lakh cap on courier-based commercial exports from April 2026, boosting e-commerce and streamlining logistics…
Customs Duty Payments Go Digital with UPI and Cards on ICEGATE Aggregator
India's CBIC enables customs duty payments via UPI, credit, and debit cards on ICEGATE, expanding banking access to…
CBDT Tightens Mandatory DIN Rules for 2026 Finance Act Compliance
CBDT mandates page-by-page DIN for tax notices from April 1, 2026, while protecting documents from invalidation over minor…
Auditor General of Canada Flags 98% Student Direct Stream Approvals at IRCC
Auditor General Karen Hogan faults Canada for approving 98% of Indian student visas in 2024 despite known fraud…