India
Visa and immigration updates for Indian nationals — H-1B sponsorship trends, OCI card rules, NRI tax obligations, passport services, and bilateral agreements between India and destination countries.
Supreme Court Upholds ₹2.9 Crore SAIL GST Refund for Unutilised ITC
The Supreme Court ruled that GST pre-deposits for appeals are 'appellate mechanism' refunds, exempt from Section 54 time limits. This ₹2.9 crore SAIL victory ensures that winning an appeal leads…
2026 Guide Explains B1/b2 Visa Changes Affecting DS-160 and CEAC Applicants
The 2026 U.S. B1/B2 visa process for Indians focuses on application consistency and proof of intent to return.…
NRI LTCG Relief Under Section 115F Faces Clawback If Reinvested Asset Sold Same Year
The March 31, 2026 deadline is critical for NRIs who reinvested share sale proceeds to claim tax exemptions.…
India Raises Duty Free Allowance to ₹75,000 Under Baggage Rules 2026
India has raised duty-free limits to ₹75,000 for residents and ₹25,000 for foreign tourists under the new 2026…
Baggage Rules 2026 Allow Up to 40 Grams Gold Jewellery Duty-Free for Women
India's Baggage Rules 2026 replace gold jewellery value caps with weight-based limits of 40g for women and 20g…
India Raises Duty-Free Limit to ₹75,000 Under New Baggage Rules
Effective February 2, 2026, India's Baggage Rules 2026 increase duty-free allowances to ₹75,000 for residents and ₹25,000 for…
Air India Express Grounds Boeing 737-NG After DGCA Flags Tyre Interchangeability Concern
India's aviation regulator has prompted Air India Express to ground one Boeing 737-NG for maintenance. The issue involves…
Union Budget 2026-27 Sets 30% Tax Rate on Unexplained Income in Cash Credits and Investments
India has proposed a new 30% tax rate for unexplained income starting in FY 2026-27. While the rate…
India Grants Tax Holiday to Foreign Companies Using Data Centres
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a tax holiday through 2047 for foreign cloud firms using Indian data centers…
Union Budget 2026-27 Shifts Share Buyback Taxation to Capital Gains for Minority Investors
The Indian Union Budget 2026-27 reclassifies share buybacks as capital gains for most investors. Retail holders benefit from…