Govt. Defers Implementation of Safety Norms for Machinery & Electrical Equipment to September 2026
The Ministry of Heavy Industries has notified an amendment to the Machinery and Electrical Equipment Safety (Omnibus Technical Regulation) Order, 2024, deferring its implementation...
Delhi Govt. Issues Guidelines For Mandatory Conduct Of Personal Hearings Through Virtual Mode In All GST Proceedings
The Delhi Government has issued the guidelines for Mandatory Conduct of Personal Hearings through Virtual Mode in all Proceedings under the Delhi GST Act,...
New Customs Tariffs for Oil, Gold, Silver In Effect
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), under the Ministry of Finance, has announced a fresh revision of tariff values on a...
GSTN Issue Advisory On Filing of SPL-01/ SPL-02 where payment made through GSTR 3B
The Goods and Service Tax Network (GSTN) has issued the advisory on filing of SPL-01/ SPL-02 where payment is made through GSTR 3B and...
SEBI Rolls Out Verified UPI Payment System to Protect Investors from Fraudulent Transactions
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has announced the implementation of a standardised, validated, and exclusive UPI ID system for all SEBI-registered...
“Thunaivan” Trade Facilitation Portal Inaugurated at Tiruppur to Boost Exporters’ Ease of Business
In a significant move to enhance trade facilitation and streamline export procedures, Shri M.K. Singh, Member (Customs), Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs...
Lokpal Invites CBI, ED, and Other Central Agency Officers to Join Its Inquiry Wing on Deputation
The Lokpal of India has issued a call for applications from officers with investigative experience in premier central agencies like the Central Bureau of...
Finance Ministry Amends FEMA Rules to Allow Bonus Shares for Foreign Shareholders in Prohibited Sectors
The Ministry of Finance has amended the Foreign Exchange Management (Non-debt Instruments) Rules, 2019, enabling Indian companies operating in sectors where Foreign Direct Investment...
CBIC Notifies Unchanged Tariff Values for Key Imports Including Edible Oils, Gold, Silver and Brass Scrap
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC), under the Ministry of Finance announced the substitution of tariff value tables for key import...
CBIC Appoints Common Adjudicating Authority for Bando India Pvt Ltd Customs Cases
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has appointed a Common Adjudicating Authority to handle multiple show cause notices issued to Bando...
GSTR-1 Filing Glitches Trigger Professional Outcry; CBIC Clarifies HSN Code Requirements
Tax professionals have flagged critical issues with the GSTN portal’s latest GSTR-1 filing interface, drawing attention to what they call an "unreasonable insistence" on...
FM Sitharaman Chairs 29th FSDC Meeting in Mumbai; Calls for Faster Refunds and Seamless KYC Across Financial Sector
Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, chaired the 29th meeting of the Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) in Mumbai,...
QRMP Taxpayers Can Now File Refund Applications on GST Portal: GSTN
The Goods and Service Tax Network (GSTN) has issued the advisory on system validation for filing of refund applications on GST portal for Quarterly...
Govt. Eases SEZ Rules to Attract Investments in Semiconductors, Electronics Manufacturing
The government has introduced pioneering reforms in the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) rules to address the specialized needs of semiconductor and electronics component manufacturing...
DIN Not Required On GST Portal Communications Already Bearing RFN: CBIC
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has stated that Document Identification Number (DIN) on any communication issued by the officers to...
Ministry of Steel Flags Misuse of SIMS Numbers by Importers; Seeks Action Against SEZ/EOU Units
The Ministry of Steel has raised serious concerns regarding the misuse of the Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS) by certain importers operating through the...
Govt to Launch New Credit Guarantee Scheme for Export-Focused MSMEs by September
In a significant move aimed at strengthening India’s export ecosystem, the Centre is gearing up to launch a new credit guarantee scheme tailored specifically...
Korean Consul General and KOTRA Director Call on Chennai Customs Chief to Boost Trade Ties
Mr. Chang-nyun Kim, Consul General of the Republic of Korea in Chennai, and Mr. Jihwan Eun, Director General of the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency...
T. Rabi Sankar Appointed as a part-time Member of the Sixteenth Finance Commission: FinMin
The Ministry of Finance has notified the appointment of T. Rabi Sankar as a part-time Member of the Sixteenth Finance Commission.“In pursuance of clause...
SEZ Rules 2025 Notified To Boost Semiconductor Manufacturing and Ease Land Norms
The Ministry of Commerce has notified the Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Rules, 2025 (SEZ Rules 2025). The amendments are expected to provide a robust push...
