Monthly Archives: February 2025

 Taxability of Interest on Government Grants: Matter Remanded for Further Inquiry

By | February 20, 2025

 Taxability of Interest on Government Grants: Matter Remanded for Further Inquiry Summary in Key Points: Issue: Is the interest income earned on government grants deposited in a bank account taxable as income from other sources under Section 56? Facts: The assessee-company, established for implementing the Smart City scheme, received grants from the Central and State… Read More »

Reopening of Assessment under Section 147 held Invalid , SLP dismissed : No New Information or Failure to Disclose

By | February 20, 2025

 Reopening of Assessment under Section 147 held Invalid , SLP dismissed : No New Information or Failure to Disclose Summary in Key Points: Issue: Was the reassessment under Section 147 valid when the Assessing Officer reopened the assessment based on the same sale deed that was already available during the original assessment? Facts: The assessee,… Read More »

Mistral AI Launches Saba: Region-Specific AI for the Middle East and South Asia

By | February 19, 2025

Mistral AI Launches Saba: Region-Specific AI for the Middle East and South Asia   Targeted AI Model: Mistral AI introduces Mistral Saba, a 24-billion-parameter language model. Specifically designed for the Middle East and South Asia. Aims to provide contextually accurate and relevant responses. Addressing Regional Needs: Recognizes the demand for AI that understands regional linguistic… Read More »

Perplexity AI’s Deep Research Tool: Revolutionizing In-Depth Analysis

By | February 19, 2025

Perplexity AI’s Deep Research Tool: Revolutionizing In-Depth Analysis Perplexity AI has launched “Deep Research,” a new tool designed to dramatically accelerate comprehensive research and analysis. Key features and implications include: Accelerated Research: The tool generates detailed research reports in under three minutes, significantly reducing the time required for in-depth analysis. It automates extensive searches, source… Read More »

GST Appellate Tribunal Website is now Functional

By | February 19, 2025

GST Appellate Tribunal Website The Goods and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) has been constituted by the Government of India under section 109 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017 to hear appeals against the orders passed by the Appellate or Revisional authorities under sections 107 or 108 of the said Act. The… Read More »

Category: GST

Capital Gains Addition Deleted as it was based on a SEBI warning letter: No Evidence Found to Support Bogus Transaction Claim

By | February 19, 2025

Capital Gains Addition Deleted as it was based on a SEBI warning letter: No Evidence Found to Support Bogus Transaction Claim Summary in Key Points: Issue: Was the addition made on account of capital gains from the sale of shares justified, based on a SEBI warning letter, without further evidence to prove the transactions were… Read More »