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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 | 96 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 | 57 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 | 825 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 | 696 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 | 96 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 | 48 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 | 1179 Views

ICAI Revises Eligibility Criteria for Industrial Training Empanelment From 1st January 2026

13 January 2026 at 07:07

ICAI has revised eligibility criteria for empanelment of organisations to impart Industrial Training, effective January 1, 2026, under Regulation 51(2)(b).

Posted in Professional Resource | 1503 Views

CBIC Session Highlights Expanded Role of Auditors Under GST 2.0

13 January 2026 at 07:07

GST 2.0 marks a reset of India’s indirect tax system by simplifying rates, tightening compliance and speeding up dispute resolution, says Guntur Audit Commissioner Anand Kumar.

Posted in GST | 306 Views

CBIC Warns Taxpayers Against Fake GST Notices, Urges DIN Verification

13 January 2026 at 07:07

CBIC has warned taxpayers about fake GST notices and summons being sent by fraudsters. Businesses are advised to verify DIN on the CBIC portal and report fraud immediately.

Posted in GST | 1353 Views