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Budget 2026 Watch: Industry Seeks Tax Neutrality for MCA Fast-Track Demergers

16 January 2026 at 06:54

MCA’s fast-track demergers face tax hurdles as Income Tax Act denies neutrality, exposing firms and shareholders to higher tax and pushing restructurings back to NCLT.

Posted in Union Budget | 927 Views

Budget 2026-27: NBFC Sector Pushes for Liquidity, Tax Relief and Faster Recovery

16 January 2026 at 06:54

Ahead of Budget 2026-27, NBFCs seek a refinancing window, lower SARFAESI threshold, removal of 10% TDS on interest income and MSME credit support.

Posted in Union Budget | 1113 Views

Budget 2026-27: FICCI Seeks Faster Tax Appeals, Simpler TDS and Customs Reforms

16 January 2026 at 06:54

Ahead of Budget 2026-27, FICCI urges faster tax appeal resolution, rationalised TDS rates, clarity for global manufacturers, buyback tax fixes and smoother customs processes.

Posted in Union Budget | 162 Views

Budget 2026: Oil and Gas Industry Pushes for 5% GST, LPG Under-Recovery Support

15 January 2026 at 08:03

Ahead of the Union Budget 2026-27, India's estimated $433.8 billion oil and gas industry has stepped up its demands for tax relief and fiscal support, urging the government to address long-standing taxation and regulatory challenges that continue to

Posted in GST | 516 Views

Budget 2026: Equity Investors Seek Relief from Rising STT and Capital Gains Taxes

15 January 2026 at 08:03

As Union Budget 2026 nears, equity investors are watching for relief on STT and capital gains tax as higher levies erode post-tax returns and impact SIPs, derivatives trading and long-term participation.

Posted in Union Budget | 936 Views

ICAI Invites Candidate Feedback on CA Exams Question Papers for January 2026

14 January 2026 at 07:43

ICAI invites CA Final, Intermediate, Foundation and Post Qualification Course (INTT-AT & IRM) candidates to submit observations on January 2026 exam question papers by 27 January 2026.

Posted in Students | 966 Views

Life Insurance Margins Under Pressure in Q3FY26 Due to GST ITC Loss

14 January 2026 at 07:43

The withdrawal of GST input tax credit is expected to pressure life insurers’ VNB margins in Q3FY26, while strong premium growth and healthy investment income may support general insurers, analysts said.

Posted in GST | 891 Views

Delhi Duo Arrested for Rs 25 Crore GST Evasion Using Fake Firms

14 January 2026 at 07:43

Two men from Delhi have been arrested for allegedly evading Rs 25 crore in GST by floating fake firms and generating bogus invoices and e-way bills. Cyber police are investigating the case.

Posted in GST | 258 Views

Direct Tax Collections Rise 8.82% to Rs 18.37 Lakh Crore as of January 11, 2026

14 January 2026 at 07:43

Net direct tax collections rose 8.82% to Rs 18.37 lakh crore as on January 11, 2026, aided by lower refunds and steady corporate, personal tax growth

Posted in Income Tax | 75 Views

Union Budget 2026-27 to Be Presented on 1st February, Sunday

13 January 2026 at 09:26

Union Budget 2026-27 will be presented on February 1 at 11 AM in Lok Sabha. Parliament’s Budget Session begins January 28 and continues till April 2 in two phases.

Posted in Union Budget | 1599 Views