Government invites online applications from August 17-31 to get recognised as GATCsIndustries can apply to become Government Approved Test Centres online until August 31, 2026. This initiative aims to expand India's verifi...
04 Aug, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
Govt tables tax amendment Bill with FII relief, electronics manufacturing pushThe Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, was tabled, proposing significant changes to tax laws. Banks and payment providers will...
04 Aug, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
Taxation laws amendment bill tabled in Lok Sabha: What the new tax bill changes for foreign investorsFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, proposing simpler rules for offshore inv...
04 Aug, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
Jefferies sees Paytm, Pine Labs gaining from proposal to levy MDR on UPI transactionsIndia's payments law may soon allow merchant discount rates on specific UPI transactions. This change could create significant revenue for ...
04 Aug, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Manish Tewari submits adjournment notice in Lok Sabha seeking discussion on new anti-defection law to curb opportunistic mass defectionsCongress MP Manish Tewari sought to suspend parliamentary business for urgent discussion. He proposed a new anti-defection law to curb oppo...
04 Aug, 2026, 08.56 AM IST
Payments bill revives hopes of MDR return on large-ticket UPI transactionsET was the first to report on July 16 that the government is considering reintroducing MDR for UPI transactions undertaken by large merchan...
04 Aug, 2026, 08.35 AM IST
FM Sitharaman to introduce Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill as Lok Sabha takes up key financial businessFinance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will introduce the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha. This legislation s...
04 Aug, 2026, 08.17 AM IST
Govt moves to allow MDR; Qcomm braces for festive rushHappy Tuesday! The government is proposing changes that could bring back merchant fees on select UPI transactions. This and more in today’s...
04 Aug, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
Reconfigured tax laws to help activate investments, boost manufacturing & foreign capitalThe government is set to introduce the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, extending tax incentives for electronics manufacturi...
04 Aug, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Payment Bill rekindles MDR hopes for large-value UPIProposed amendments to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act may bring back merchant discount rates. This move could help banks and fintec...
04 Aug, 2026, 01.41 AM IST
Rajya Sabha passes MSME bill to curb payment delaysThe Rajya Sabha approved the MSME Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026, on Monday. This legislation introduces timelines for faster dispute r...
04 Aug, 2026, 01.02 AM IST
Govt to move amendments to IT Act to pave way for levy of MDRET was the first to report on July 16 that the government could reintroduce MDR on UPI transactions for large merchants. This has been an i...
03 Aug, 2026, 08.53 PM IST
Rajya Sabha clears MSME bill to fast-track payment disputes amid Opposition protestsThe Rajya Sabha approved the MSME Development Amendment Bill, 2026, on Monday. This legislation aims to expedite delayed payment dispute re...
03 Aug, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
New Tax Bill sweetens deal for electronics makers, global investorsThe Taxation and Other Laws Amendment Bill, 2026 proposes extending electronics tax incentives until 2041, easing rules for foreign investo...
03 Aug, 2026, 02.40 PM IST
Government plans to ease forex rule for SEZ services exports to domestic tariff areasThe current provision under Section 2(z) of the SEZ Act, 2005 mandates that proceeds for SEZ to DTA supplies of services must be realised i...
03 Aug, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
RBI issues revised Basel Pillar 3 disclosure framework for commercial, small finance and payments banksThe Reserve Bank of India has revised its Basel Pillar 3 disclosure framework. These amendments aim to strengthen market discipline through...
30 Jul, 2026, 09.30 PM IST
MSME Bill introduced, looks to speed up paymentsA key provision of the Bill is to strengthen the framework for addressing delayed payments, a long-standing challenge for micro and small e...
28 Jul, 2026, 11.50 PM IST