Cities cannot be governed from state capitals, need empowered local governments: NITI Aayog's Rajiv GaubaRajiv Gauba emphasized the need for reforms in urban governance during the National Urban Conclave. He highlighted the importance of empowe...
25 Oct, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
Finance Ministry to invite comments on amended GST return forms from Nov 1The Finance Ministry will invite comments from businesses on proposed changes to GST return forms. This feedback period will begin on Novem...
22 Oct, 2026, 12.55 PM IST
Income Tax Rules 2026: CBDT notifies Form 173A to claim exemption on interest, capital gains from government securitiesIn a significant update, the Central Board of Direct Taxes has rolled out Form 173A, effective from October 19, 2026, under the Income-tax ...
21 Oct, 2026, 12.35 PM IST
France’s budget crunch: Four ways Lecornu could break the deadlockFrench Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu's government is preparing for a contentious budget season ahead of elections. The opposition partie...
20 Oct, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
UAE VAT changes to increase costs and compliance burden for Indian businessesWhile the rules apply to all businesses operating in the UAE, Indian companies account for about 20-25% of total businesses, with over 265,...
19 Oct, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
Finance Ministry clarifies on legislative developments concerning govt's IDBI Bank stakeThe Finance Ministry clarified the legislative developments regarding IDBI Bank's government stake in 2003. An amendment to restrict the di...
17 Oct, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
Officials can deny benefits on Mauritius-routed investments if tax relief found sole motiveIndia has implemented a Principal Purpose Test in the India-Mauritius Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement. This test allows tax authorities...
15 Oct, 2026, 09.55 AM IST
India tightens Mauritius tax treaty rules to prevent misuse of tax benefits, effective August 10The Finance Ministry has unveiled an important amendment to the India-Mauritius Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement. Effective August 10, t...
14 Oct, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
GST Council reforms address key industry concerns, focus shifts to implementation, says Dept of Revenue officialDuring the 57th GST Council meeting, significant recommendations were made to address concerns from stakeholders. The government plans to i...
12 Oct, 2026, 10.09 PM IST
GST Council Meeting 2026: Tax officers' arrest powers scrapped, prosecution threshold raised to Rs 5 crore; no rate changesGST Council Meeting 2026: The GST Council concluded that existing GST rates would remain unchanged. It further removed arrest authorities f...
08 Oct, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
GST winners 2026: No rate cuts, but small businesses, exporters and taxpayers have plenty to gain. Here's howGST Reform Winners 2026: The GST Council has greenlit key reforms intended to simplify compliance for businesses across the board. Small bu...
08 Oct, 2026, 06.20 PM IST
Why global investors are turning to Georgia for real estate opportunities in 2026Alliance Group designates 2026 as a pivotal year for international stakeholders targeting Georgia's dynamic real estate landscape. The nati...
08 Oct, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
"GST is always very useful for state like West Bengal": Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta after 57th GST Council meetIn the recent 57th GST Council meeting, West Bengal Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta emphasized the crucial role of GST in bolstering state...
08 Oct, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
Foreign capital is slipping away. Can India lure investors back?India faces a tougher battle for foreign capital as FPI outflows rise and global investors shift money towards AI, semiconductors and manuf...
01 Oct, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
National Traders’ Welfare Board pushes centralised loan portal, faster MSME creditThe Board called for stronger coordination between the Centre and states to address issues faced by traders and improve the implementation ...
26 Sep, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
GFGNL flouts norms, say domestic firms; BSNL flags restrictive conditionsThe Gujarat Fibre Grid Network Limited is facing backlash over its stringent turnover requirements in the tender process. Domestic companie...
24 Sep, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
Good news: Property purchase from NRIs gets easier as govt amends Form 141; check how it helpsFrom October 1, 2026, Indian property buyers can buy properties from non-residents without getting a TAN. Instead a new system has been lau...
24 Sep, 2026, 12.25 PM IST