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RBI Cuts Repo Rate by 25 bps to 6.25% After 5 Years

   08 February 2025 at 08:52

The Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has unanimously decided to reduce the policy repo rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down from 6.50% to 6.25%. Consequently, the Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) rate is set at 6.00%,

Posted in Others |   366 Views


Hyderabad IT Professionals Caught in Rs 110 Crore Tax Refund Scam Using Fake Political Donations

   08 February 2025 at 08:52

The Income Tax department in Hyderabad has uncovered a massive tax fraud scheme involving IT professionals who falsely claimed tax refunds by making fraudulent donations to registered unrecognised political parties (RUPPs).

Posted in Income Tax |   2097 Views


Income Tax Cut Signals Strong Economy, Says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

   08 February 2025 at 08:52

Income Tax Cut Signals Strong Economy, Says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Posted in Income Tax |   420 Views


CBI Books IRS Officer, 6 CAs for Leaking Sensitive Faceless Assessment Data

   08 February 2025 at 08:52

CBI on Thursday conducted searches across 18 locations nationwide after registering a case against an Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer and several Income Tax (IT) officials for allegedly sharing sensitive data related to pending tax assessments

Posted in Income Tax |   2376 Views


GSTN Introduces State-Specific Information Tab in Rajasthan's GST Registration Process

   08 February 2025 at 08:52

In a significant update to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) registration process, the GST Network (GSTN) has introduced a new "State-Specific Information" tab in the GST REG-01 application for new registrations in Rajasthan.

Posted in GST |   591 Views


CBIC to Launch Online Customs Refund System in a Month to Streamline Trade

   07 February 2025 at 09:02

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) is set to introduce an online system for customs refunds within the next month, marking a significant step toward full digitization of customs processes in India.

Posted in GST |   1941 Views


GSTN Clarifies E-Way Bill Rules for Precious Metals & Stones Under Chapter 71

   07 February 2025 at 08:59

Clarification on E-Way Bill Requirement for Goods under Chapter 71

Posted in GST |   2550 Views


Sovereign Wealth Funds and Pension Funds to Benefit from Extended Tax Exemptions Until 2030

   07 February 2025 at 08:47

Extension of date of making investment by Sovereign Wealth Funds, Pension Funds & others and rationalisation of tax exemptions

Posted in Union Budget |   408 Views


Finance Bill 2025: Exemption from Prosecution for Delayed TCS Payment Introduced

   07 February 2025 at 08:47

The Finance Bill 2025 has introduced a crucial amendment to Section 276BB of the Income-tax Act, 1961, which pertains to the prosecution for failure to deposit Tax Collected at Source (TCS) with the Central Government.

Posted in Union Budget |   2169 Views


RBI Reports Rs 2000 Note Circulation Down to Rs 6,577 Crore, 98.15% Withdrawn

   07 February 2025 at 08:47

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reported a significant reduction in the circulation of ₹2000 denomination banknotes, with 98.15% of the total Rs 2000 notes withdrawn since their withdrawal was announced on May 19, 2023.

Posted in Others |   408 Views