Export-Import
Govt extends RoDTEP export incentive scheme till March 31, 2026, exporters welcome the move
The Government has extended the RoDTEP incentive scheme for exporters until March 31, 2026.
Passenger arrested at Hyderabad airport for smuggling exotic wildlife from Bangkok
A 27-year-old passenger arriving from Bangkok was intercepted by Customs officials at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA), Hyderabad, on September 27, 2025, after a routine baggage check revealed a concealed consignment of exotic wildlife.
GST
contact to raise queries/complaints regarding not receiving benefits of GST rate changes?
Please call National Consumer Helpline (NCH) via toll free number. Complaints/queries can also be registered on the Integrated Grievance Redressal Mechanism (INGRAM) portal.
GST Rate Revisions: Consumer Rights and Redressal Mechanism
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has released a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to guide both consumers and businesses on the impact of GST rate changes and the mechanisms available for grievance redressal.
GSTAT launch: One forum for state, Centre GST appeals, says FM Sitharaman
This is the first time appeals arising from goods and services tax (GST) authorities at central and state levels will converge at a single, independent forum, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said while launching the GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT).
CBIC notifies Oct 1 as date to enforce amendments in CGST Act
The Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) has notified October 1 as the date for bringing into force amendments in the CGST Act, enacted through the Finance Act 2025.
Your online food orders just got a little pricier. Fees on platforms like Swiggy and Zomato are subject to 18 per cent Goods and Services Tax (GST) effective from September 22.
Cement price raised due to change in GST rates: Dharmani
Town and Country Planning Minister Rajesh Dharmani today supported the state government’s decision to increase the price of cement by Rs 5i per bag and said that it was necessary to enhance the rates as the Goods and Services Tax (GST) rationalisation had hit the state.
The Delhi High Court has said that whenever the GST Council reduces the tax rates on a product, the ultimate benefit must flow directly to consumers through a corresponding reduction in the product’s price.
When A Tax Merely Differentiates And Not Discriminates?: Supreme Court Clarifies Position Of Law
The Supreme Court has clarified the position of law as to when a tax merely differentiates and not discriminates.
Income tax
Tracking hidden info: Income tax to change tack
A hitherto ignored feature in corporate law will be used by tax sleuths to fish out data tucked away in servers and entities outside the country.
Centre files curative plea on SC’s mineral tax order
The Union government has moved a curative petition urging the Supreme Court to reconsider its July 2024 judgment that granted states the legislative authority to impose taxes on minerals and mineral-bearing land, in addition to the royalty collected by the Centre.
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Supreme Court Directs BCI To Ensure Conduct Of All State Bar Council Elections By 31 January 2026
Today , the Supreme Court directed the Bar Council of India to ensure that State Bar Councils elections will be conducted in all States by January 31, 2025.
Tax clarity for govt staff, DFS releases FAQs on Unified Pension Scheme
The Department of Financial Services (DFS) on Tuesday issued a detailed set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) clarifying the tax treatment of contributions and withdrawals under the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS).
Thinking of withdrawing EPF for misuse? EPFO warns it can lead to recovery under EPF scheme
Are you thinking of buying a luxury watch or sponsoring your trip to an exotic place from your EPF fund? Beware! EPFO has a warning for such EPF subscribers.
Govt keeps interest rates on various small savings schemes unchanged
The Indian government on Tuesday left interest rates on various small savings schemes, including Public Provident Fund (PPF) and National Savings Certificate (NSC), unchanged for the October-December quarter, extending a freeze that has lasted since early 2024.
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