The latest MSCI India index review introduces four new entries and three deletions, likely prompting significant fund flows as global investors adjust their positions ahead of the September 1 rebalancing, with Laurus Labs and Lenskart Solutions among the top gainers.…
The Kerala High Court has clarified that taxpayers cannot be denied input tax credit solely due to a missed deadline for rectification, affirming the retrospective nature of statutory relief under Section 16(5) of the CGST Act. The Kerala High Court…
The recently enacted Section 137 of India’s Income Tax Act introduces stricter rules for political donations, emphasising traceability and excluding cash payments, with significant implications for taxpayers and political entities. Section 137 of India’s Income Tax Act, 2025 gives eligible…
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has urged India’s finance minister to simplify GST procedures, highlighting growing struggles for small traders facing frequent rule changes, legacy notices, and complex tax slabs, especially in rural areas. Gaurav Gogoi has urged India’s finance minister…
Assembling a comprehensive insurance record in advance can help Greek workers verify contributions, identify gaps, and prevent delays or errors in pension payments, amid ongoing digitisation efforts. For workers nearing retirement, the decisive step is often not filing the pension…
Retirees must be aware that seven types of income, including pension and fixed deposit interest, remain taxable post-retirement, impacting their financial planning and tax reporting.
Recent analysis reveals critical differences between index funds and ETFs, guiding investors on the best choices based on trading preferences, costs, and tax considerations. Index funds and exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, both give investors low-cost exposure to a market index,…
India is exploring comprehensive reforms in health insurance, including standardised treatment pricing and enhanced claim transparency, amid soaring medical costs and a push to expand coverage. India is moving towards a sweeping overhaul of health insurance as medical inflation continues…
Cyprus’s Tax Department has postponed the nationwide rollout of its new Tax For All platform until early 2027, citing delays caused by necessary system upgrades and integration challenges. The move marks a significant shift in digital tax management, with a…
LIC plans to retain its substantial 10.72% stake in the NSE post-IPO, citing long-term value and strategic influence, as the insurer shifts towards digital growth and customer-centric products. Life Insurance Corporation of India is showing no urgency to trim its…
The Reserve Bank of India proposes a harmonised framework for interest rates on loans, aiming to improve monetary policy transmission, borrower protection, and credit risk assessment with new rules coming into force in 2027. The Reserve Bank of India has…
India’s inflation remained steady in July, supporting expectations that the Reserve Bank of India will keep borrowing costs unchanged despite slight price increases, with improved monsoon conditions and currency reserves boosting confidence. India’s inflation picture remained steady enough in July…
