Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2026 emphasizes capital expenditure, structural reforms, and tax certainty, with key proposals for AI-driven tech sectors and litigation reduction.
Budget 2026 introduces significant tax changes including immunity from penalty for misreporting income, fees for late ITR revision, and partial decriminalisation of prosecution provisions.
Indian customs authorities have increased duty-free baggage allowance for residents and Indian-origin travelers from ₹50,000 to ₹75,000, with special provisions for electronics and jewelry.
Union Budget 2026 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman focuses on targeted taxpayer reliefs like extended ITR deadlines, reduced TCS rates, and tax-free motor accident compensation, without altering income tax slabs.
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Hyderabad authorities uncover widespread GST registration fraud exploiting automated approvals. Traders used fake addresses, forged documents to create shell entities, evading taxes post-GST-2 rollout.
Kanpur police arrested seven individuals for allegedly stealing Rs 7.03 crore in input tax credit through fake firms and invoices. The accused include a chartered accountant and a former corporator's son.
Telangana's commercial taxes department has activated comprehensive monitoring across all tax circles to detect fake addresses in GST registrations following an unprecedented spike in applications.
Kerala's railway budget allocation for 2026-27 sees a mere Rs 753 crore increase, raising concerns over delayed projects like line doubling and signal automation, while station modernisation gets priority.
An NRI in UAE invested LTCG proceeds in shares for tax exemption under Section 115F but plans to sell before 3-year lock-in. Learn when the exemption reverses and tax liability arises.
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India's Union Budget 2026-27 brings significant changes for NRIs in UAE: doubled equity investment limits, simplified property tax compliance, and reduced TCS rates for remittances.
India's tax compliance landscape shows shifting patterns with ₹38.4 trillion unrealized tax. While settlement schemes reduce disputes, corporate tax disputes remain elevated at 51% share in FY25.
Budget 2026 clarifies that pre-construction housing loan interest will remain deductible under new tax laws, maintaining continuity with existing provisions while addressing taxpayer concerns.
Detailed analysis of Budget 2026 tax reforms including sovereign gold bond taxation changes, increased securities transaction tax on F&O, and overall tax simplification measures explained by experts.
CBIC Chairman Vivek Chaturvedi expresses confidence in meeting Budget targets, detailing Customs reforms focusing on duty exemptions, process simplification, and technology integration to boost approvals and revenue.
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Individual and HUF taxpayers claimed the highest tax benefits of Rs 1,995.04 crore for political donations in FY 2024-25, surpassing corporates. Total revenue impact projected at Rs 3,126.12 crore.
International tax expert Mukesh Patel criticizes Union Budget 2026 for lacking direct tax relief for individual taxpayers, calling it a 'local shuttle' despite Viksit Bharat vision.
Gujarat's GST revenue rose 11.3% year-on-year in January 2026 to Rs 7,742 crore, significantly higher than India's 6.2% growth. Total state tax collections reached Rs 11,557 crore.
Andhra Pradesh recorded a 6.72% increase in net GST collections in January 2026, reaching Rs 3,073 crore despite GST 2.0 reforms that reduced rates on essentials and withdrew taxes on insurance.
Income Tax department raids on Baba Group of Industries and rice traders in Jharkhand and Bihar reveal undisclosed income exceeding Rs 80 crore, with seizures of cash, jewellery, stock, and properties.
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Income Tax department raids on Baba Group of Industries and rice traders in Jharkhand and Bihar have uncovered undisclosed income exceeding Rs 80 crore, with seizures including cash, jewellery, and properties.
The FY27 Union Budget introduces measures to make India's tax system more predictable and less confrontational. Key changes include extended return revision deadlines, simplified assessment procedures, and relaxed safe harbour norms for multinationals.
Andhra Pradesh records GST collections of Rs 672 crore in January 2026, reflecting economic activity and tax compliance in the state.
The Finance Bill 2025 proposes aligning the due date for claiming deductions on employee PF and ESI contributions with the employer's income-tax return filing deadline, offering relief from rigid compliance timelines.
Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra highlights recent direct tax reforms aimed at simplifying compliance, enabling better liability management, and reducing disputes for taxpayers in India.
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The finance bill introduces calibrated block periods for third parties in search cases and standardizes limitation timelines, aiming to reduce compliance burdens and enhance procedural predictability in tax assessments.
India's income tax system now defaults to the new regime with lower rates but fewer exemptions, while the old regime continues with deductions like HRA, LTA, and housing loan interest.
The finance bill proposes statutory backing for CBDT guidelines, making them binding on taxpayers for tax deduction and collection, reducing disputes but limiting flexibility.
India's Budget introduces major transfer pricing reforms, consolidating IT services under a 15.5% safe harbour margin and fast-tracking APAs to reduce disputes and attract MNCs.
The Union Budget 2026 introduces a new animal import tax that will significantly impact zoos and wildlife rehabilitation centres across India, including Anant Ambani's facility.
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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget 2026 introduces sweeping income tax reforms through the new Income Tax Act, 2025, affecting taxpayers across all categories with changes in TCS, return filing, crypto reporting, and more.
