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  • Budget 2025: 5 reforms that could make new tax regime a better deal for you

    Budget 2025: 5 reforms that could make new tax regime a better deal for you

    Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to present the Union Budget 2025 on February 1, 2025. Taxpayers are eagerly awaiting potential changes to ease their financial burden, especially as inflation has raised the cost of living. Our Partner Kunal Savani shares his views on this in an article published by India Today. (Photo Credit: India Today)

    3rd January 2025 | India Today Read More
  • Can unregistered small businesses receive GST notices?

    Can unregistered small businesses receive GST notices?

    A recent report highlighted that the Gujarat State GST department has intensified its focus on business-to-consumer (B2C) sectors, aiming to close tax compliance gaps. Industries such as ice-cream parlours, salons, coaching classes, and mobile phone dealers are under the scanner for potential tax evasion and non-compliance. Our Partner (Head – Taxation) S R Patnaik shares his views on this in an article published by India Today. (Photo Credit: India Today)

    3rd January 2025 | India Today Read More
  • Judicial efficiency outpaces case backlog for the first time

    Judicial efficiency outpaces case backlog for the first time

    In a first across Indian courts, the number of cases disposed of in a year is higher than the number of cases pending, according to data from the National Judicial Data Grid (NJDG). Our Partner Manmeet Singh shares his views on this in an article published by Mint. (Photo Credit: Mint)

    2nd January 2025 | Mint Read More

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  • Digital fraud: India’s wild frontier

    Digital fraud: India’s wild frontier

    The rapid growth of cutting-edge digital payments system and widespread adoption of online banking in India has exposed gaps in law enforcement’s ability to address payment fraud. The popularity of these payment systems has increasingly drawn fraudsters, identity thieves and various other cybercriminals, presenting significant challenges in safeguarding the country’s digital payment systems. Our Partner & Head (Fintech & FSRP) Anu Tiwari shares his views on this with India Business Law Journal. (Photo Creddit: India Business Law Journal)

    30th December 2024 | India Business Law JournalRead More
  • Businesses need to brace for tougher regulatory landscape in 2025

    Businesses need to brace for tougher regulatory landscape in 2025

    The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), Competition Commission of India (CCI), Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), and tax authorities are expected to tighten their stance, forcing businesses to enhance compliance, streamline processes, and adapt to evolving governance standards. Our Partner Alok Sonkar shares his views on this in an article published by Mint. (Photo Credit: Mint)

    30th December 2024 | MintRead More
  • 55th GST Council Meeting: Key Changes to Tax Rates on Popcorn, Fortified Rice, and Used Vehicles

    55th GST Council Meeting: Key Changes to Tax Rates on Popcorn, Fortified Rice, and Used Vehicles

    The 55th GST Council meeting, chaired by FM Nirmala Sitharaman, clarified tax rates on popcorn, reduced GST on fortified rice kernels, and proposed several legislative amendments aimed at streamlining compliance and aiding economically weaker sections while increasing GST on old and used vehicles, and exempting gene therapy from GST. Our Partner and Head (Taxation) S R Patnaik shares his views on this with ETLegalWorld. (Photo Credit: ETLegalWorld)  

    30th December 2024 | ETLegalWorldRead More