How SFT Reporting Helps Income Tax Department Track High-Value Transactions
India’s tax system now relies on SFT reporting, AIS and TIS to track high-value financial activity. Thresholds apply…
People 65 and Older Now Outnumber Young Children Globally, Census Bureau Says
The Census Bureau reports that, for the first time in recorded history, the global 65-and-older population exceeded children…
164 Countries Vote to Promote Equal Earth Map, Showing Africa’s True Size
The UN General Assembly approved a Togo-led resolution promoting the Equal Earth map projection by 164 votes to…
How Indian Returnees Can Use 529 Plans to Save for U.S. College Costs
An Indian family may retain a 529 plan after relocating, but U.S. and Indian rules still govern contributions…
Why Using a 529 Plan for Non-Qualified Expenses Can Lead to Tax Penalties
529 withdrawals are tax-free only when used correctly. Nonqualified expenses, overlapping education credits, or poor timing can create…
UK Health and Care Worker Visas Split: New Grants Fall 65% but Extensions Surge 19%
UK Health and Care Worker visa data show a steep drop in new arrivals and a rise in…
India Ends Boarding Pass Stamping at Bureau of Immigration from Sept 2026
India will stop stamping boarding passes at international immigration counters on September 1, 2026. Digital and printed passes…
Exit Tax Strategies: Selling Partnership Interests Under Indian Partnership Act
India's 2026 tax rules clarify that the source of payment and asset transfers determine tax liability for retiring…
Largest Electric Plane Completes 27-Minute Test Flight Using Only $5 of Electricity
Heart Aerospace’s X1 demonstrator completed its first 27-minute all-electric flight in New York, paving the way for the…
Authorised to Paid-Up Capital: Simple Examples Unlock Share Structure
Learn the five stages of share capital under India's Companies Act and why paid-up capital differs from market…
India’s 2026 Foreign Assets Disclosure Scheme Gives Nris a Six-Month Window
India opens a foreign asset disclosure window from Aug 16 to Dec 31, 2026, offering immunity from penalties…
What Do 20%, 51%, 75%, and 100% Shareholding Mean Under Indian Company Law?
Indian Company Law uses ownership percentages as starting points, but voting power and board control determine the final…
Ultimate Holding Company and Step-Down Subsidiary: How Multi-Layer Corporate Groups Work Under Companies Act
Explore how India's Companies Act 2013 defines indirect control, step-down subsidiaries, and ultimate holding companies in complex corporate…
India’s 2026 Tax Bill Expands Dividend Relief for REIT and Invit Investors
India's 2026 Tax Bill ensures REIT and InvIT dividend exemptions for unit holders regardless of the underlying company's…