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Financial Literacy in India: Bridging Financial Access and Economic Empowerment

Ashok Kakkar 02 April 2026 at 09:12

Financial Literacy in India: Bridging Financial Access and Economic Empowerment1. BackgroundOver the past decade, India has undertaken one of the most extensive..

Acquisition-Related Costs: Capitalise or Expense?

CA Rahul Agarwal 02 April 2026 at 09:08

Understand the accounting treatment of acquisition-related costs under Ind AS and IFRS, comparing standalone and consolidated financial statements. Learn when costs are capitalised or expensed, key standards involved and practical insights with real-world examples.

Limitation Period Cannot Defeat Refund Of Statutory Pre-Deposit Under GST

Raj Jaggi 01 April 2026 at 10:43

A Routine GST Dispute with Far-Reaching ConsequencesUnder the GST regime, the right to appeal is not entirely unconditional. A taxpayer who wishes to challenge ..

Iran's Hormuz Gambit: How a 21-Mile Strait Made the World an Economic Hostage

CA AMANDEEP SINGH 01 April 2026 at 09:46

A deep dive into the 2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis, how Iran’s strategic closure disrupted global oil, LNG, and food supply chains, and what it means for India’s economy, inflation and everyday household expenses.

Important Things to Remember This March Ending 2026!

CA Umesh Sharma 01 April 2026 at 09:46

A practical guide for taxpayers before March 31, 2026, covering ITR-U filing, tax-saving investments, TDS/TCS compliance, GST reconciliation and year-end financial checks to ensure a smooth transition into AY 2026-27.

Bank Account Transaction Limit Starting From 1st April 2026 with New Tax Rules

Chaitra Seetharam 31 March 2026 at 17:39

Updated cash transaction rules for FY 2026-27 under the Income Tax Act, 2025. Check new PAN limits, SFT reporting thresholds, TDS on withdrawals and UPI caps.

No TDS, No Tax on Fixed Deposit: Strategy to Make FD Income Completely Tax-Free

Hridyanshi 31 March 2026 at 11:27

From April 1, 2026, banks will deduct 10% TDS on FD interest under new Section 393 if it exceeds Rs 50,000 (non-senior) or Rs 1 lakh (senior). Learn thresholds, examples and how to avoid TDS legally.

The GST Paradox Of Power Storage

CS Lalit Rajput 31 March 2026 at 09:48

Tamil Nadu AAR rules that Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) qualify as support services under HSN 998631, attracting 18% GST. Exemption as "supply of electrical energy" denied; GST registration mandatory for operators.

Arbitration Award Under GST: Different Components, Different Tax Consequences

Raj Jaggi 30 March 2026 at 10:28

GST on arbitration awards isn't straightforward. Taxability hinges on whether payments are consideration or compensation. AAR clarifies key distinctions and GST implications.

Tax Guidance On Share Buybacks

CS Lalit Rajput 30 March 2026 at 09:40

India revises share buyback taxation from April 1, 2026, shifting to capital gains and imposing a 12% surcharge only on promoters, ensuring fair tax treatment for minority shareholders.