More the retro, less the going forwardRecent developments have cast a shadow over government telecom spectrum charges imposed over ten years ago, now being questioned in light o...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
FPI inflows into FAR securities rise by Rs 8,795 cr after govt tax exemption moveForeign investors are pouring money into Indian government bonds. This follows a tax exemption on interest and capital gains for investment...
09 Jun, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
Govt scraps capital gains tax on foreign investment in bondsIndia has eliminated long-term capital gains tax on FII investments in government securities, effective April 1, 2026, to attract foreign c...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
SC GST ruling on online gaming may cast wider tax net over casinos, horse racingA recent Supreme Court judgment clarifies that the GST valuation framework applies broadly to all betting and gambling activities, not just...
03 Jun, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
Delta Corp shares tank 16%. What’s triggering the sharp selloff?Shares of Delta Corp tumbled 16% after the Supreme Court upheld the government’s retrospective 28% GST levy on online gaming companies. The...
29 May, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
Tax ruling can set off a game of thorns for gaming company directorsIndia's money gaming firms are worried about directors facing tax demands. A Supreme Court ruling upheld a 28% GST on bets. This could mean...
29 May, 2026, 08.12 AM IST
All bets are off as SC’s GST ruling squeezes RMG companiesThe GST demand of Rs 92,000 crore on past transactions will also impact larger players such as Dream11, Junglee Games and Mobile Premier Le...
29 May, 2026, 08.08 AM IST
Gaming firms face ₹2.5 lakh crore exposure as Supreme Court upholds 28% GST on betting valueThe Supreme Court has made headlines with its ruling, requiring online gaming platforms to pay a hefty 28% GST on the entirety of the bet v...
28 May, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
SC verdict on GST leaves real-money gaming firms staring at a Rs 92,000-crore questionWednesday’s ruling, backing tax demands on past transactions, could have major financial implications for the sector. A lawyer representing...
28 May, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
SC upholds govt retrospective 28% GST levy on online gaming companiesThe Supreme Court has backed the government's retrospective 28% GST on online gaming. The court ruled that online gaming platforms are not ...
28 May, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
Byju gets jail term; SC backs 28% gaming GSTLegal troubles compounded for Byju Raveendran as a Singapore court sentenced him to six months in jail. This and more in today’s ETtech Top...
27 May, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
Supreme Court backs Tamil Nadu, Karnataka online gaming laws on online rummy, poker with stakesThe Supreme Court has affirmed states' authority to control and prohibit online gaming involving betting. This decision overturns earlier H...
27 May, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
SC order turns up tax heat on old benami transactionsThe Supreme Court has ruled that tax authorities can retroactively apply the benami law to confiscate assets from transactions predating 20...
10 May, 2026, 08.48 AM IST
ITR assessment rules change from April 2026: Four key amendments explainedFour key changes to Income Tax Return (ITR) assessment rules will be effective from April 2026 for Tax Year 2026-27. These amendments, intr...
17 Apr, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
Changes in retrospective tax amendments unlikely in BudgetAmendment to Income-tax Act with retrospective effect made by the UPA government in 2012 to protect revenue had evoked sharp reactions.
15 Jun, 2014, 04.25 PM IST
GAAR, retrospective tax amendment keep revenue department busy in 2012Controversy generated by retrospective tax amendment and concerns over implementation of GAAR kept the Revenue Department busy throughout t...
27 Dec, 2012, 01.04 PM IST
Retrospective amendment to Income Tax Act not to impact FDI: Kaushik BasuKaushik Basu today said amending the Income Tax Act with retrospective effect will not impact foreign investments into India.
10 May, 2012, 04.34 PM IST