E-Way Bill Lapse Alone Not Enough For Imposing GST Penalty: Himachal High Court

Himachal Pradesh Court rules intent to evade tax is essential for penalty under Section 129; mere procedural lapse cannot justify punitive action

RBI Amends FEMA Rules: Offshore Support Vessels to Be Re-imported into India

New FEMA 2025 amendment adds clarity on export treatment of tugboats, dredgers, and offshore vessels used in international service.

Filing ITR 2025 Without a CA? Avoid These 5 Common Mistakes

As online platforms simplify Income Tax Return filing, many Indians are choosing the DIY route—but here’s where it often goes wrong.

Chhattisgarh GST Department Raids Illegal Gutkha Factory at 3 AM

Massive overnight raid at illegal gutkha manufacturing unit; statewide GST enforcement drive intensifies

Delhi High Court Declines Writ Petition Against GST Demand Over Alleged Fraudulent ITC Availment

Court directs use of statutory appeal under CGST Act; refuses to intervene in serious tax evasion case

One Nation, Too Many Taxes? From Promise to Pending, GST’s 8-Year Journey Marred by GSTAT Delays

GST Day: Despite record collections and digital reforms, GST’s eighth anniversary highlights unresolved issues like stalled tribunals, complex rate structures, and a rising compliance burden on businesses.

India–US Interim Trade Pact Nearing Final Stage Amid High-Level Talks in Washington

White House calls India a “strategic ally” in the Indo-Pacific; Trade deal expected before July 9 as tariffs deadline looms.

Canada Confirms Carbon Rebates for Small Businesses Will Be Tax-Free

Final carbon rebate payments to over 600,000 businesses will be tax-free, as Ottawa ends the federal fuel charge and streamlines carbon pricing for large emitters.

India Grants Customs Duty Exemption to Air Canada from July 2025

Notification No. 32/2025‑Customs adds “Canada – Air Canada” to exemption list under Customs Act, 1962