India’s markets regulator, Sebi, is set to extend its vaulting regulations beyond gold receipts to encompass physical bullion used in a wider range of products, including ETFs and derivatives, in a move aimed at standardising compliance and safeguarding investor interests.…
India’s pension regulator, PFRDA, unveils a bold plan to leverage digital tools and non-traditional channels to multiply National Pension System participation from millions to hundreds of millions over five years, reshaping retirement savings across households. India’s pension regulator is preparing…
The Delhi bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has referred a case involving common area maintenance charges back for renewed consideration, highlighting the ongoing debate over whether such payments should be taxed under section 194C or 194-I of the…
Tata Capital’s CEO affirms the company’s minimal exposure to revolving credit amid India’s Reserve Bank proposal to limit non-bank financial firms to fixed-term loans, aiming to curb risk of evergreening and protect financial stability. Tata Capital said its exposure to…
The Reserve Bank of India’s plans to curb non-bank lenders from offering revolving credit could reshape product offerings, but Tata Capital expects limited impact due to their small exposure in this segment and readiness to comply with new regulations. The…
The Bengaluru Income Tax Appellate Tribunal has clarified that demand notices and computation sheets cannot be used to generate new tax liabilities when the assessment order accepts the taxpayer’s return without modifications, setting a precedent for limited use of supplementary…
India’s markets regulator SEBI has proposed expanding foreign portfolio investors’ access to exchange-traded commodity derivatives, including non-agricultural contracts, in a bid to deepen liquidity and enhance price formation across the sector. India’s markets regulator has moved to widen foreign portfolio…
Decades after adopting a zero-MDR policy to promote digital payments, India faces renewed debate over whether to impose fees on UPI transactions to sustain its rapidly growing digital infrastructure, risking a shift in user behaviour and the future of financial…
As India removes its digital services tax amid trade tensions, experts warn that the evolving digital business landscape outpaces existing regulations, complicating efforts to tax multinational tech giants effectively. The debate over how to tax digital profits has become more…
India’s gold loan sector sees increased competition among traditional banks, NBFCs, and digital lenders, with recent regulatory changes and rising demand for convenience reshaping borrower choices in 2026. India’s gold loan market is being shaped by a mix of long-established…
India’s Supreme Court upholds that only GST paid by suppliers to the government can be claimed as input tax credit, intensifying compliance and vendor due diligence for businesses. India’s Supreme Court has settled a long-running dispute over input tax credit…
Car buyers in India face complex costs affected by state-specific road tax policies, with final prices often differing significantly from showroom stickers based on registration location and fuel type. The price on a car’s showroom sticker can be misleading in…
