India is developing a detailed customs guidebook for its top 100 imports to standardise assessments, reduce delays, and reinforce its free trade agreements, potentially transforming its import landscape and trade efficiency. India is drawing up a detailed customs guidebook for…
As regional peers tighten their policies, the Reserve Bank of India maintains a cautious, data-driven approach, confident that current inflationary pressures are external and unlikely to prompt immediate rate hikes, signalling a divergence in Asia’s policy landscape. The Reserve Bank…
Taxpayers in India face multiple filing deadlines this year depending on income source and audit requirements, with potential penalties for late submissions highlighting the importance of accurate timing during the current income tax season. India’s income-tax filing season is under…
Regulators in India are debating whether to incorporate insurance surety bond exposures into the CRILC database, aiming to close reporting gaps and improve oversight of contingent liabilities amid expanding infrastructure projects. Indian regulators are weighing whether insurance surety bond exposures…
The Reserve Bank of India has unveiled a comprehensive overhaul of deposit pricing, including uniform rates across branches and increased transparency, set to take effect in October 2026, affecting savers, businesses, and foreign inflows. The Reserve Bank of India has…
The Reserve Bank of India has announced a new early-redemption timetable for Sovereign Gold Bonds, allowing investors to redeem six series by August 2026, amid changing tax proposals and a rising gold price link. The Reserve Bank of India has…
India’s Reserve Bank will keep its overseas deposit window open until September 30, as a surge in foreign currency inflows supports the rupee and bolsters reserves, with expectations of surpassing $50 billion in total deposits. India’s central bank will keep…
While many taxpayers experience swift refunds, delays often stem from mismatched bank details, identity verification issues, or technical glitches, underscoring the importance of accurate and verified records during filing. Many taxpayers are finding that refunds can arrive astonishingly quickly, but…
India has introduced a new framework allowing e-commerce companies to hold stock for export, aiming to simplify cross-border trade and support smaller manufacturers in reaching global markets. India has moved to formally open a narrow but potentially important export channel…
The Indian government has tabled a new bill in the Lok Sabha aimed at boosting foreign capital, stabilising policy environment for domestic manufacturers, and simplifying regulations for global firms, amidst geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions. India’s government has brought…
