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Centre Notifies Nil Compensation Cess on Several Goods from 1st February 2026

   02 January 2026 at 06:41

The Centre has notified Nil compensation cess on several goods under GST through Notification No. 03/2025, effective from February 1, 2026, following GST Council recommendations.

Posted in GST |   1803 Views


MCA Revises Director KYC Norms, DIR-3-KYC Filing Required Once Every 3 Years

   02 January 2026 at 06:41

MCA has amended Director KYC rules, allowing DIR-3-KYC Web filing once every three years from March 31, 2026, with mandatory updates on change in personal details.

Posted in Corporate Law |   6246 Views


MCA Amends Rules for Strike-Off of Government Companies, New Indemnity Norms Notified

   02 January 2026 at 06:40

MCA has amended the Companies (Removal of Names) Rules, 2016, allowing authorised government officers to submit STK-3A indemnity bonds for strike-off of Government companies.

Posted in Corporate Law |   2859 Views


CBIC Notifies New Excise Rules for Tobacco Products from 1st February 2026

   01 January 2026 at 08:11

The Centre has notified February 1, 2026, as the effective date for the Central Excise (Amendment) Act, 2025, introducing a machine-based excise duty regime for chewing tobacco, jarda scented tobacco and gutkha.

Posted in Excise |   2802 Views


Centre Notifies Major GST Rate Changes for Tobacco, Cigarettes and Biris from 1st February 2026

   01 January 2026 at 08:09

Government notifies GST rate changes for tobacco, pan masala, cigarettes and biris. New higher GST slabs to apply from February 1, 2026, as Schedule VII is removed.

Posted in GST |   2754 Views


ICAI Defers Phase IV of Peer Review Mandate to 31st December, 2026

   01 January 2026 at 07:18

ICAI defers Phase IV of Peer Review mandate by one year. Peer Review for CA firms auditing PSB branches or having 3+ partners now mandatory from 31 Dec 2026.

Posted in Audit |   1473 Views


Ministry of Finance Year Ender 2025: DIPAM Advances Market-Oriented Reforms in CPSEs

   01 January 2026 at 07:18

DIPAM played a key role in strengthening public finances in 2025, with CPSE dividend receipts rising to Rs 74,017 crore, successful Mazagon Dock OFS disinvestment.

Posted in Others |   168 Views


CBIC Mandates Body-Worn Cameras for Customs Officers at International Airports to Boost Transparency

   01 January 2026 at 07:18

CBIC mandates body-worn cameras for Customs officers at international airports to enhance transparency, accountability, and passenger trust. SOP issued under Instruction No. 34/2025.

Posted in Custom |   210 Views


Centre Notifies Indian Insurance Companies (Foreign Investment) Amendment Rules, 2025

   01 January 2026 at 07:18

The Centre has notified Indian Insurance Companies (Foreign Investment) Amendment Rules, 2025, redefining FDI norms, leadership requirements, and FEMA alignment.

Posted in Income Tax |   351 Views


ICAI Conducts Convocation Across 15 Locations; Inducts Nearly 20,000 New CAs

   31 December 2025 at 06:45

ICAI held its convocation across 15 locations on December 30, 2025, inducting nearly 20,000 newly qualified Chartered Accountants and welcoming them into the profession.

Posted in Professional Resource |   1713 Views