Joint Press Conference Highlights GST Savings Campaign (Bachat Utsav) The article reports on a joint press conference held in New Delhi by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, and Railways and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The conference was organized to promote the GST Bachat Utsav (GST Savings Festival), a campaign highlighting the… Read More »
Tamil Nadu Minister Alleges Centre’s Partiality in Fund Allocation The Finance Minister of Tamil Nadu (TN) alleged that the Central Government demonstrates partiality and bias in the allocation and release of financial funds to economically developed states, including Tamil Nadu. Key Allegations by the TN Minister Discrimination Against Developed States: The Minister argued that states… Read More »
Kerala Needs New Revenue Strategies After GST Reforms: Experts The article reports that financial experts and economists have advised the Kerala government that it urgently needs to formulate new, innovative revenue generation strategies to cope with the substantial financial hit resulting from the recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate rationalization. The Fiscal Challenge Anticipated… Read More »
Pharma Sector Faces Volatile Quarter Amid GST Impact and Weak US Generics The article reports that the pharmaceutical sector is navigating a highly volatile quarter, influenced by dual pressures from domestic tax adjustments and persistent weakness in the critical US generics market. Key Factors Causing Volatility Domestic GST Impact: The implementation of Goods and Services… Read More »
Agreement and Protocol between the Republic of India and the State of Qatar for the avoidance of double taxation MINISTRY OF FINANCE (Department of Revenue) NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 24th October, 2025 (Income-Tax) G.S.R. 789(E).—Whereas, the Agreement and Protocol between the Republic of India and the State of Qatar for the avoidance of double taxation… Read More »
CBDT Grants Tax Exemptions to Medical and Research Foundations The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has issued notifications granting specific income tax exemptions to the Mazumdar Shaw Medical Foundation and the Institute of Advanced Medical Research Innovations Forum. Key Details of the ExemptionTax-Exempt Status: The income of both entities is formally declared to be… Read More »
PLI Scheme: White Goods Application Deadline Extended to November 10, 2025 The government has announced an extension of the application window for Round 4 of the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for the White Goods sector. Key Details of the Extension Scheme: Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for White Goods (Air Conditioners/ACs and LED Lights). Original Deadline:… Read More »
MCA Extends Annual Return Filing Deadline for FY 2024-25 The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has announced an extension of the due date for the filing of annual statutory returns under the Companies Act, 2013, for the Financial Year (FY) 2024-25. Key Details of the Extension Forms Covered: The extension typically applies to forms like… Read More »
Bengaluru Audit Session Stresses Transparency and Fairness in Tax Compliance The article reports on an audit session held in Bengaluru that focused on stressing the importance of transparency and fairness in tax compliance procedures for both taxpayers and tax officials. Key Themes of the Session Transparency as a Cornerstone: The session emphasized that a transparent… Read More »
Reimagining GST Registration Through Agentic AI Framework The article discusses a conceptual future where the Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) leverages Agentic AI—a sophisticated form of artificial intelligence—to revolutionize and streamline the entire process of GST registration. Key Features of an Agentic AI GST System Autonomous Vetting and Verification: The AI system would move… Read More »