Tax reporting lapses could risk India's sovereign rating, trigger withholding tax penalties: Income Tax Principal DG Debjyoti DasSpeaking to the media on the sidelines of the 'Summit on Global Financial Compliance (FATCA & CRS)' in Mumbai, Debjyoti Das, Principal Dire...
05 Nov, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
Budget 2027–28: ASSOCHAM calls for tax reforms to boost investment, manufacturing, ease of doing business and tax certaintyASSOCHAM has called for a series of Direct and Indirect Tax reforms in the Union Budget 2027–28 to boost investment, strengthen domestic ma...
05 Nov, 2026, 03.30 PM IST
One giant leap for America? Trump's Moon ambitions put India's space diplomacy to the testDonald Trump’s push for a permanent American presence on the Moon by 2028 has raised questions over lunar governance, resource ownership an...
05 Nov, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
FICCI makes recommendations to FM ahead of Budget 2027-28, highlights LTCG exemption, TDS relief and faster tax appealsFICCI has recommended the restoration of long-term capital gains tax exemption on listed shares in Budget 2027-28. The organization highlig...
04 Nov, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
SC says 1974 ruling on states' power to levy additional sales tax continues to holdThe Supreme Court held that a previous ruling from 1974 regarding additional sales tax remains applicable today. It determined that the leg...
04 Nov, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
Kazakhstan and India sign extradition treaty to combat international crime & terrorIndia and Kazakhstan have recently entered into an extradition treaty aimed at addressing cross-border crime. The treaty establishes a lega...
04 Nov, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
Lowering LTCG isn't a magic bulletA reduction in Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG) tax could uplift sentiment in India's equity market, especially as foreign investors withdraw...
02 Nov, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
How are equity investments taxed in India? A guide to capital gains taxIn a bid to invigorate domestic and foreign mutual fund investments, India's Securities and Exchange Board has put forth recommendations fo...
02 Nov, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
Sebi backs removal of LTCG tax for foreign investors: ReportTo boost foreign investment interest, India's Securities and Exchange Board has put forth a proposal to scrap long-term capital gains tax f...
02 Nov, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
China’s 5,000-ton digging machines are a trade war risk to IndiaChina is tightening export controls on tunnel-boring machines and other specialised construction equipment, raising concerns that the restr...
02 Nov, 2026, 09.15 AM IST
Tax-wise, $-foolish: Saving Dalal Street could come at a cost to Startup StreetIndia's financial landscape is experiencing pressure with foreign portfolio investors becoming net sellers in the market. There are discuss...
01 Nov, 2026, 11.33 PM IST
India-Bangladesh Ganga water treaty renewal in doubt as December deadline nearsThe 1996 India-Bangladesh Ganga water-sharing treaty faces uncertainty ahead of its December 12 expiry, with New Delhi unlikely to renew it...
31 Oct, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
Bangladesh opposition leader warns against Indian transit corridor, demands fair Ganges water dealNahid Islam, a leader of the National Citizen Party, warned against facilitating an Indian transit corridor through Bangladesh. He urged fo...
31 Oct, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
Indians working in UK: Per diem paid by Indian company may be tax-free in India if these conditions are metIndians working in the UK may receive per diem payments from their Indian employers. However, these payments are generally taxable in the U...
29 Oct, 2026, 05.46 AM IST
Hegseth likely to face questions on US role in Indo-Pacific at ASEAN summitUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is scheduled to meet with Southeast Asian counterparts in the Philippines soon. Discussions will focus on...
28 Oct, 2026, 09.14 AM IST
Govt seeks investor and expert views on LTCG and STT as it reviews capital market levies amid FPI exodusThe government has initiated a reassessment of long-term capital gains tax and securities transaction tax. Stakeholders, including investor...
27 Oct, 2026, 08.30 AM IST
UK employees receiving per diem payments must separately disclose them if they cross HMRC-specified limits; Know what employees should doIn the UK, employees receiving per diem must be mindful of reporting amounts that exceed HMRC limits, as these payments are taxable income ...
24 Oct, 2026, 07.00 AM IST