CBDT removes arrest-related provisions under Rule 225; valuers face tighter disclosure norms as registration deadline extendedIncome tax recovery no longer includes arrest or prison detention. Other recovery methods like property attachment remain available to auth...
19 Sep, 2026, 09.49 AM IST
Gold jewellery hallmarking fee hiked 67%: GJC seeks BIS review, flags higher cost for lightweight ornamentsThe Bureau of Indian Standards has raised mandatory jewellery hallmarking charges from ₹45 to ₹75 per article, prompting the Gem & Jeweller...
16 Sep, 2026, 02.29 PM IST
Foreign bank balance may be small, but its value could be much higher: How FAST-DS 2026 values your foreign assetsA foreign bank account with a small closing balance may have a much higher value under FAST-DS 2026. This article explains how different ty...
10 Sep, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
919 Kolkata hotels, guest houses get temporary closure notices for fire safety violationsThe notices were issued after joint inspections by the state fire services department, the Kolkata Municipal Corporation and Kolkata Police...
09 Sep, 2026, 08.45 AM IST
TBZ surges over 38% in two sessions, extending gains after hitting upper circuit. What's triggering the rally?Tribhovandas Bhimji Zaveri (TBZ) shares surged 38.9% in two sessions as investors reacted to GRT Jewellers’ proposed acquisition of the jew...
02 Sep, 2026, 12.35 PM IST
TBZ shares zoom 20%, hit upper circuit after GRT Jewellers open offerTBZ shares surged 20% to hit the upper circuit after GRT Jewellers announced an open offer as part of a deal to acquire control of the jewe...
01 Sep, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
Missed reporting of overseas bank accounts, ESOPs, and foreign assets in Schedule FA of ITR? FAST-DS offers a chance to come cleanThere is an important caveat: the Black Money Act provides relief from Schedule FA penalty for certain foreign assets, other than immovable...
24 Aug, 2026, 11.22 AM IST
DGFT relaxes One Star Export House norms, exporters can qualify on performance in any two of three preceding yearsThe government has relaxed export house status eligibility criteria for exporters. Exporters now qualify with performance in any two of thr...
21 Aug, 2026, 06.57 PM IST
Tata, Godrej and now Birla: Big groups aren't just chasing glitterIndia’s gold loan market is emerging as a growth opportunity for financial institutions, with outstanding loans against gold jewellery reac...
21 Aug, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
KC Venugopal moves Adjournment Motion in Lok Sabha over alleged Ram Mandir donation theft caseCongress MP KC Venugopal highlighted alleged financial fraud at the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. He cited revelations of embezzlement of public d...
07 Aug, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
India's big billion-dollar trade deals are done. Now comes the real testIndia has spent years negotiating free trade agreements with some of the world's biggest economies. But signing the deals was only half the...
06 Aug, 2026, 12.33 PM IST
India’s new 15-year tax break could unlock global rough diamond tradeIndia is closer to becoming a global rough diamond hub. A new tax exemption will attract foreign companies to trade rough diamonds. This me...
06 Aug, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
Credit to tech infrastructure sector doubles in two yearsBank loans for India's technology infrastructure sector have doubled in two years. This growth reflects India's position as a global hub fo...
04 Aug, 2026, 12.53 AM IST
Gujarat industry seeks easier access to incentives, lower cost of doing businessIndustry stakeholders say the opportunity for them lies in strengthening the link between its large industrial base and MSMEs while reducin...
29 Jul, 2026, 10.31 AM IST
Cockroaches, flies found at Mumbai's iconic clubs; Cricket Club of India, MIG, Willingdon & Juhu Gymkhana lose food licencesMumbai's top clubs faced license suspensions due to severe food safety issues. Inspectors found pest infestations and mouldy food items in ...
28 Jul, 2026, 09.16 PM IST
eXport boost for eCommerceThe Indian government has opened the doors for foreign investment in inventory-based e-commerce specifically for exports. This initiative a...
27 Jul, 2026, 11.04 PM IST
Are gifts given to NRIs by relatives taxable? Here's what you need to know about income tax and FEMA rulesNRIs receiving gifts from resident Indians face varying tax implications. Gifts from specified relatives are fully exempt from Indian incom...
25 Jul, 2026, 07.55 AM IST