India’s retirement fund regulator has introduced a new scheme replacing the 1952 framework, consolidating withdrawal provisions and enforcing safeguards to promote longer-term savings, effective from 29 June 2026. India’s retirement fund regulator has overhauled the rules governing the Employees’ Provident…
Adjusting payroll timing and adopting disciplined budgeting strategies can help employees better manage their cash flow, especially for those paid at month-end, according to experts and HR guidance. Getting paid on the last working day of the month can feel…
While simple regex checks can identify plausible GST Identification Numbers, combining checksum validation with real-time API lookups offers a more reliable method to confirm taxpayer status and prevent misidentification. A simple regular expression can tell you whether a GST Identification…
Indian residents seeking exposure to US stocks face a variety of routes, ranging from direct ownership to mutual funds, each with distinct control, paperwork, and tax considerations amid a shifting regulatory backdrop. Indian residents have several legitimate ways to gain…
NITI Aayog’s newly launched Investment Friendliness Index offers foreign investors a detailed guide to India’s diverse investment landscape, emphasising the importance of localisation and regional strengths for strategic decision-making. NITI Aayog’s new Investment Friendliness Index is designed to give foreign…
As India sets its sights on becoming a ‘Viksit Bharat’ by 2047, experts highlight the challenges of scaling GDP, fostering inclusion, and ensuring sustainable development to truly transform the nation. India’s push to become a “Viksit Bharat” by 2047 is…
India’s securities regulator has implemented a new, risk-led inspection system for stockbrokers and depository participants, aiming to enhance oversight efficiency and focus on higher-risk firms while reducing redundant checks. India’s markets regulator has begun a major overhaul of how it…
Freshers entering India’s campus recruitment season are encountering a transformative shift, with roles in AI, automation, and digital transformation overtaking traditional entry points, reflecting a skills-first approach from employers. Freshers entering India’s campus recruitment season are finding that the fastest-growing…
India has revised its foreign investment guidelines for e-commerce, aiming to support small producers, artisans, and farmers, while balancing protection against foreign market dominance, as announced by Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. India has tightened and widened its foreign investment rules…
The Supreme Court’s ruling on Gameskraft Technologies’ GST dispute rekindles debate over whether recent amendments serve as genuine clarifications or constitute new tax liabilities, raising critical questions for future legal challenges. India’s Supreme Court has reopened an old fault line…
