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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 | 2862 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 | 2808 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 | 2769 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 | 1476 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 | 171 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

GST Rate Cut Boosts FMCG Demand: Daily Essentials See 9-10% Volume Growth in Dec Quarter

31 December 2025 at 06:45

FMCG sales volumes rose 9-10% in the December quarter after GST rates on daily essentials were cut, signalling a revival in consumer demand, according to NielsenIQ data.

Posted in GST | 123 Views

MSME Year-End Review 2025: Key Achievements, Schemes and Policy Reforms

31 December 2025 at 06:45

Year-End Review 2025 of the Ministry of MSME highlights key achievements, schemes, credit support, digital reforms, skilling initiatives and MSME growth in India.

Posted in Corporate Law | 1182 Views