Policybazaar Sees Health Premiums Rise as Zero GST Fuels NRI Demand
India's health insurance premiums rose 27.17% in Jan 2026, driven by a 126% surge in NRI buyers and…
Budget 2026 Pushes Unified Safe Harbours and 15.5% Markup for Unilateral Apas
India's Budget 2026 streamlines IT transfer pricing with a 15.5% safe harbour rate and expanded eligibility, effective April…
Supreme Court of India Lets Revenue Seek Reconsideration on Section 148 Faceless Assessing Officers
India's Supreme Court allows Revenue to revisit quashed Section 148 notices, extending the legal battle over local vs.…
Income Tax Department Warns of Phishing Emails Causing Refund Delays
Tax authorities warn against sophisticated phishing and AI-enhanced scams targeting tax refunds and personal data in 2026; always…
GSTN Launches Rule 14A Withdrawal Facility with Aadhaar Authentication
India's GST portal now allows Rule 14A withdrawal via Form REG-32, requiring Aadhaar authentication and full return compliance…
Supreme Court Rules on GST Refunds with Justice JB Pardiwala
Indian businesses cautioned against unverified reports of a 2026 Supreme Court GST ruling while managing tax incidence rules…
Supreme Court Extends Time for Statutory Appeal in GST Input Tax Credit Case
India's Supreme Court extends the GST fake ITC appeal deadline to March 2026, requiring a pre-deposit and clarifying…
Itaú Unibanco Investors Face U.S. Tax Deadline for Brazilian Income
Investors receiving Brazilian income face a critical April 15, 2026, U.S. tax deadline. Brazil's new 17.5% withholding rate…
India Debates CA Confidentiality Amid Cross-Border Tax Compliance Challenges
This analysis compares the push for chartered accountant confidentiality in India against U.S. tax disclosure laws. It outlines…
Strategic Customs Duty Reductions Cut Costs on Personal Goods Imports and Boost Aviation Manufacturing
India's 2026 Budget reduces customs duties on personal imports and aviation parts while extending exporter timelines. These measures…
India Prepares Sustainable Aviation Fuel Push Ahead of Corsia Rules
India will implement a 1% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blending mandate for international flights in 2027, increasing to…
Raghav Chadha Urges Legal Status for Crypto to Boost Innovation in India
Raghav Chadha, a member of India's Rajya Sabha, has appealed for the legalization of cryptocurrencies and stablecoins. He…
New Income Tax Draft Rules Insert Rule 166 to Define Return as Defective
The Indian government has proposed Rule 166 to standardize what makes a tax return 'defective.' This is vital…
CBDT Proposes New Income Tax Form 130 to Simplify TDS Reporting
The Indian government is introducing Income Tax Form 130 to consolidate salary, pension, and senior citizen interest reporting…