India’s Supreme Court has clarified that a Tax Residency Certificate alone is no longer sufficient for treaty relief, emphasising the importance of control and economic substance in offshore structures, impacting investors using Mauritius and Singapore routes. India’s Supreme Court has…
As central banks explore the development of digital currencies, the key debate centres on the design choices that will shape privacy, control, and the future of banking, rather than the technology itself. Central bank digital currencies are often presented as…
Indian exporters, freelancers, and online sellers need to navigate complex GST rules on cross-border payments, where export of goods and services is generally zero-rated, but associated banking and forex charges attract GST, impacting pricing and compliance. GST on international transactions…
The Delhi High Court has permitted an exporter to rectify old GST filings from FY2017-18, emphasising that portal restrictions should not hinder legitimate corrections arising from customs amendments, highlighting a significant shift for early GST taxpayers. The Delhi High Court…
Insurers are leveraging AI-driven platforms to transform complex policy data into clear, personalised product recommendations, tackling longstanding challenges in sales and service accuracy. Insurers have spent years building richer pictures of their customers, from spending habits to buying signals and…
The Reserve Bank of India is set to announce a revised, principles-based framework for categorising non-banking financial companies into upper, middle, and lower layers, impacting supervision, capital requirements, and market access for major lenders like Tata Sons. The Reserve Bank…
India’s prominent digital payment system, UPI, is under renewed scrutiny as policymakers consider introducing merchant charges for transactions above Rs 2,000, signalling a potential shift in the country’s zero-MDR regime amidst ongoing industry cost concerns. India’s UPI system, which has…
CoinSwitch’s new partnership with TradingView simplifies crypto futures trading for Indian users, bridging technical analysis with execution on the same platform amid increasing professionalisation and competitive costs. CoinSwitch has become a TradingView broker partner, giving its users a direct route…
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation has launched an upgraded portal with a Service History tool to help workers identify and link multiple old PF accounts, reducing administrative hurdles during transfers and pension claims. Employees who changed jobs before the Universal…
India is contemplating a landmark shift in its digital payment landscape, potentially allowing banks and firms to charge fees on high-value UPI transactions, signalling a new phase in the country’s cashless ecosystem. India may be edging towards a small but…
