Bombay Chartered Accountants’ Society (BCAS) urges the Finance Ministry to reconsider proposed changes in the Finance Bill 2026 affecting Sovereign Gold Bonds, dividend taxation and TDS rules to protect investors and businesses.
K.N. Harilal says the GST regime and Centre's increasing reliance on cesses have weakened States' fiscal autonomy. Experts warn of an emerging fiscal crisis and stagnation in social security pensions.
Income Tax Department releases Draft Form No. 137 for TDS/TCS Book Adjustment Statement. Check structure, DDO reporting rules, compliance requirements, and key updates for Accounts Officers and Government departments.
Fino Payments Bank clarifies that the ongoing GST Intelligence investigation relates to certain program managers and not its internal GST compliance. The bank denies tax evasion, confirms full regulatory compliance and says operations remain unaffected.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has introduced a new facility allowing CA Final, Intermediate and Foundation students to directly select their preferred exam centre for the May 2026 examinations. Check complete details here.
Rahul Gandhi writes to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman seeking withdrawal of income tax on disability pensions under Finance Bill 2026 and immediate funding support for Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS).
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) releases new GDP series with base year 2022-23, revising national accounts methodology. Real GDP growth for FY 2025-26 estimated at 7.6% with key sectoral and quarterly updates.
CBIC introduces deferred Customs duty payment facility for Eligible Manufacturer Importers (EMI) under Union Budget 2026-27. EMI scheme effective April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2028; applications open from March 1, 2026 on AEO portal.
A Rajkot ACB court sentences retired Income Tax officer Maulesh Mehta to four years' rigorous imprisonment and Rs 1 lakh fine in a 2019 Rs 15,000 bribery case under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
ICAI to declare CA Intermediate and Foundation January 2026 exam results on March 8, 2026. Check your scorecard online at icai.nic.in using registration and roll number.
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