Indian lenders face rising short-term funding costs following the Reserve Bank of India’s early closure of its foreign-exchange deposit scheme, prompting a shift in liquidity and credit markets despite continued investor appetite for short-term instruments. Indian lenders are likely to…
An expert analysis reveals the nuanced differences between cover types, the importance of understanding exclusions, and how electric vehicle insurance requires special consideration amidst rising costs and new risks. Motor insurance can look straightforward on the surface, yet many vehicle…
Industry groups in India are calling on tax authorities to ease Goods and Services Tax restrictions on construction inputs, aiming to reduce costs and boost investment in data centres and warehouses amid ongoing regulatory challenges. Industry groups are pressing India’s…
New GST regulations and rate adjustments are transforming compliance requirements for Indian moving companies, influencing registration procedures, tax rates, and invoicing practices amid evolving categorisation rules. Packers and movers in India face GST obligations once they cross the thresholds laid…
India’s MSME classification, effective from April 2025, aids access to government schemes and loans, but banks still prioritise financial health and documentation, emphasising that the label alone doesn’t ensure financing. MSME status can open doors to formal finance, but it…
The Indian tax authorities specify that speculative trading must be reported separately from regular business income and exclude such activities from presumptive taxation, affecting low-turnover traders with losses. In India’s ITR-3, speculative trading is meant to be reported separately from…
The Delhi bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has clarified that interest paid under section 28 of the Land Acquisition Act cannot be taxed separately as income when the land in question is classified as rural agricultural and outside…
The number of individuals reporting gross income of ₹100 crore or more has increased nearly four times over five years, sparking analysis of India’s growing ultra-rich class amid ongoing poverty and inequality reduction efforts. India has seen a sharp increase…
Foreign investors eyeing India must carefully choose their business setup, balancing control, local knowledge, and compliance, as new regulations reshape market entry strategies. Foreign investors looking at India are often drawn by its scale, but the first decision is rarely…
The National Stock Exchange of India advances with plans for a potentially record-breaking IPO, despite regulatory hold-ups and extensive international investor engagement aimed at securing support for the landmark listing. The National Stock Exchange of India is pushing ahead with…
Equity savings funds, blending shares, arbitrage, and bonds, appeal to cautious investors seeking balanced growth with favourable tax treatment, amidst performance suited for medium-term goals. Equity savings funds sit in a middle ground between pure equity schemes and debt-heavy products,…
The Madras High Court has criticised tax officials for procedural lapses during a GST search on a jewellery firm, emphasising the need for fairness and proper legal protocols in tax assessments and seizures. The Madras High Court has criticised tax…
