SEBI chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey emphasises the importance of holistic regulation over options trading, advocating for reforms that advance liquidity, efficiency and participation across India’s capital markets, while avoiding segment-specific policies. SEBI chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said India’s market rules…
India’s corporate affairs ministry is exploring the use of third-party litigation finance for avoidance actions under the insolvency code, aiming to improve recovery of disputed assets and address slow progress in insolvency proceedings. India’s corporate affairs ministry is weighing the…
As Indian authorities expand financial transparency, investors are advised to verify their data against official records like AIS and Form 26AS before submitting their income tax returns to avoid delays and penalties. Before filing an income tax return, Indian investors…
India’s move towards a more proactive insolvency resolution under the 2016 law emphasises early warning signs and strategic intervention to prevent business failures, aligning with global trends in financial discipline and governance. When a company cannot meet its debt obligations,…
Many Indian households that missed the August 16 e-KYC deadline for LPG biometric authentication are still able to complete the process, but risk facing supply disruptions and higher costs if they fail to comply soon, as authorities tighten subsidy controls.…
Equirus Securities outlines a 20-point reform agenda and envisages India’s economy expanding to $20 trillion by 2036 through sustained growth and strategic asset monetisation, focusing on services, capital markets, and governance reforms. Equirus Securities has sketched an ambitious path for…
Recent changes to India’s tax laws offer greater flexibility for homeowners with multiple properties, but also introduce nuanced considerations for tax planning, especially around self-occupied and deemed let-out classifications and loan interest deductions. For Indian homeowners, the tax treatment of…
A structured approach to investment assessment, focusing on rules and risk management, can help investors overcome behavioural biases and improve long-term outcomes, according to recent analysis and studies. The biggest drag on investor returns is often not a fee, a…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces plans to set up a high-level committee to overhaul India’s banking system, aiming to support the country’s growth ambitions and enhance financial efficiency. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Monday that the government will soon…
Taxpayers face possible return rejection over mismatched TDS credits; experts advise early correction within a 15-day window following defect notices issued under Section 139(9). A mismatch in tax deducted at source, or TDS, can be enough for the Income Tax…
India’s central bank proposals aim to limit non-bank lenders’ ability to offer revolving credit, sparking shifts in lending practices and UPI credit distribution amid ongoing regulatory tightening. India’s central bank is moving to sharply restrict a type of lending that…
India’s tax authorities have introduced the FAST-DS scheme, allowing small taxpayers to declare undisclosed foreign holdings with a deadline of 31 December 2026, amid increased data sharing and enhanced transparency measures. India’s tax authorities have opened a limited window for…
