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ACB Arrests Two CGST Officers for Alleged Bribery of Rs 2000

   16 October 2025 at 06:49

ACB arrests two CGST officers in Vapi for allegedly accepting Rs 2,000 bribe from a nursery owner. Officers held under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

Posted in GST |   294 Views


FHRAI Urges Finance Ministry to Rationalise GST Framework for Hospitality Sector

   16 October 2025 at 06:49

FHRAI urges the Finance Ministry to rationalise the GST regime for India’s hospitality sector, seeking regularisation of past dues, restoration of ITC benefits, and delinking of F&B GST rates from hotel tariffs.

Posted in GST |   174 Views


ICAI Gives Last Opportunity to Submit MEF 2025-26 Application

   16 October 2025 at 06:49

ICAI announces a last opportunity for members to submit the MEF 2025–26 application on 16th & 17th October 2025. Apply via meficai.org before the final deadline.

Posted in Professional Resource |   1107 Views


Net Direct Tax Collections Rise 6.3% to Rs 11.89 Lakh Crore as of 12th October 2025

   15 October 2025 at 09:32

India's net direct tax collections surged 6.3% to Rs 11.89 lakh crore as of October 12, 2025, driven by steady corporate earnings and lower refunds. Gross collections reached Rs 13.92 lakh crore, per CBDT data.

Posted in Income Tax |   186 Views


Black Money Act Under Review: Tax Department Examines Overlaps with Income Tax Law

   15 October 2025 at 06:30

Government reviews Black Money Act; committee to assess harsh penalties, legal overlaps with the Income Tax Act, and challenges in enforcement.

Posted in Income Tax |   1401 Views


Income Tax Refunds Fall Sharply Amid New Fraud Detection Checks by the Tax Department

   15 October 2025 at 06:30

Income tax refunds drop 16% as the government tightens fraud detection checks; taxpayers face longer verification for high-value claims.

Posted in Income Tax |   9990 Views


Fake GST Firm in Lucknow Caught Misusing Rs 2.11 Crore ITC

   15 October 2025 at 06:30

Uttar Pradesh State Tax Department has uncovered a fake firm, M/s Kumar Service, in Lucknow that fraudulently claimed Rs 2.11 crore Input Tax Credit using forged documents.

Posted in GST |   7218 Views


GST Exemption on Life Insurance Premiums May Cap Insurer Profits Despite Rising Sales

   15 October 2025 at 06:30

The recent GST exemption on life insurance premiums may limit insurers' Q2 profits despite a 14.8% rise in new business premiums in September 2025.

Posted in GST |   255 Views


Bombay High Court Grants Interim Stay on 18% GST for Hotel Restaurants

   15 October 2025 at 06:30

The Bombay High Court has granted an interim stay on the 18% GST rate for restaurants inside premium hotels, challenging the tax disparity with standalone eateries taxed at 5%.

Posted in GST |   681 Views


Gujarat High Court Directs CBDT to Extend ITR Filing Deadline for Audit Cases by One Month

   14 October 2025 at 07:23

Gujarat High Court directs CBDT to extend ITR filing deadline for audit cases by one month, offering relief to taxpayers and professionals.

Posted in Income Tax |   11250 Views