EPFO E-Sewa Employer Portal: Registration, ECR Filing and PF Compliance
Overview: The EPFO E-Sewa Employer Portal allows businesses to manage establishment details, employee provident fund records, Electronic Challan-cum-Returns (ECR) and
Regulatory Update
GST Return Changes 2026: What Businesses Must Know Before Consultation
Overview: The Finance Ministry is scheduled to invite public comments on draft GST return rules, revised forms and a related
Cash Transaction Rules in India: Limits, Penalties and Compliance
Overview: Income tax law restricts certain cash receipts, loans, repayments and business payments to discourage unaccounted transactions. The applicable limits
GIFT City Category III AIF Tax Notices: Surcharge Relief and Compliance
Overview: Some Category III Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) in GIFT City’s International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) have reportedly received surcharge-related
SEBI Proposes SME IPO Rule Changes: What Founders Should Review Before Listing
Overview: SEBI has proposed changes to SME IPO eligibility, profitability, investor participation and listing requirements. The proposals include market-capitalisation thresholds
Section 263 & 377 Notice: When Can the PCIT Revise an Assessment Order?
Overview: The Income-tax Act, 1961, gives tax authorities revisionary powers under Section 263. The corresponding provision under the Income-tax Act,
MSME Export Opportunities: Quality and Cost Key to FTA Benefits
Overview: India’s expanding network of free trade agreements (FTAs) is creating opportunities for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). However,
Foreign Investment in India: Blackstone Targets $100 Billion in Five Years
Overview: Blackstone aims to increase its investment in India from $50 billion to $100 billion over the next five years.
Income Tax Law: Depreciation Rates for Furniture, Computers, Plant & Machinery
Overview: Businesses invest in furniture, computers, machinery and other assets to run their operations. Indian income-tax law allows eligible businesses
GST Registration Limit 2026: ₹10 Lakh, ₹20 Lakh or ₹40 Lakh?
Overview: GST registration in India depends on aggregate turnover, the nature of supplies and the State or Union Territory concerned.
GIFT City Investment Tourism: Connecting Indian Businesses with Global Capital
Overview: ‘Investment Tourism’ could give GIFT City a bigger role in connecting international investors with Indian businesses. The concept goes
How GST 2.0 Reforms Could Change Compliance in Key Sectors
Overview: At its 57th meeting on 8 October 2026, the GST Council recommended process reforms after GST 2.0 rate rationalisation.
SEBI Portfolio Managers Regulations 2026: Key Changes, Eligibility and Compliance
Overview: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has notified the Portfolio Managers Regulations, 2026, replacing the 2020 framework
GST Registration for E-commerce Sellers in India: Proposed Rule 14B
Overview: The 57th GST Council meeting has recommended a simplified registration mechanism for small suppliers of goods selling through e-commerce
Indirect Transfer Tax in India: Lessons from the FireEye ITAT Ruling
Overview: A ruling by the Delhi Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) in the case of FireEye Ireland Limited has brought
Udyam Registration Data to Strengthen Statistical Business Register: What Businesses Should Know
Overview: The Ministry of MSME and the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) have exchanged a Memorandum of Understanding
Updates - FEMA
FEMA Trade Rules 2026: Key Changes and Exporters and Importers should know
Overview: The FEMA Trade Rules 2026 will bring a consolidated framework for export and import transactions from October 1, 2026.
PMS Regulations 2026: SEBI Expands Investment Scope and Portfolio Options
Overview: Securities Exchange Board of India has approved a new framework for portfolio management services (PMS), replacing the 2020 regulations.
GST Process Reforms 2026: E-Invoicing, ITC and Compliances
Overview: The GST Council’s October 7, 2026 meeting is expected to focus on process reforms covering areas such as e-invoicing,
Export Proceeds in India: 9-Month Realisation Period & FEMA Compliance
Overview: Under the amended 2026 FEMA framework, effective from 1 October 2026, exporters in India will have nine months to
