Monika Yadav

Nine years after GST's rollout, businesses largely back the tax regime but seek more uniform audits, faster refunds and simpler compliance rules

Revamp raises threshold, but experts warn of interpretational hurdles

The former FIU-IND chief and current Culture Secretary will serve as Vice-President of the global anti-money laundering watchdog from July 2026

Experts say the Tribunal's ruling on delayed payment charges could provide greater certainty to stock brokers on the tax treatment of financing-related charges

Net direct tax collections rose to ₹5.21 trillion as strong growth in non-corporate taxes and advance tax payments offset modest growth in corporate tax receipts

Monthly gold imports have declined to 25-30 tonnes from 70-80 tonnes, while recycling of old jewellery has increased following the recent hike in import duties

Sitharaman says govt working to make investments more attractive

Fisme plans to seek relief for micro and small enterprises, saying new restrictions on diesel purchases from retail outlets could disrupt operations of DG sets

The government has extended excise-duty exemption to petrol blended with 22-30 per cent ethanol but said adoption of higher blends will follow extensive testing and stakeholder consultations

The government has granted excise duty exemption on petrol containing 22-30 per cent ethanol, supporting cleaner fuel adoption and the next phase of India's ethanol blending programme

The rise in e-way bill generation points to sustained domestic trade activity, stronger supply-chain movement and continued compliance under the GST regime

From GST and FEMA to insolvency and money-laundering cases, regulators are increasingly targeting executives and directors personally, even as courts insist liability cannot rest on designation alone

Bond tax exemption, easier access for foreign funds may help cover FY27 BoP gap

The government has removed tax on interest income and capital gains from government securities for FPIs while easing investment norms to deepen debt markets and attract long-term foreign funds

With GSTAT benches becoming operational, industry bodies have urged the government to fast-track large disputes and extend the June 30 deadline for filing appeals

Net GST revenue rose 3.3 per cent year-on-year in May, supported by strong import-linked collections, while adjusted gross revenue growth stood at 9 per cent

The Centre has exempted cotton imports from customs duty and AIDC till October 31, aiming to improve domestic availability and lower raw material costs for textile manufacturers

Businesses continue to struggle with delayed inverted duty refunds, despite means for quicker provisional payouts

Experts at a Think Change Forum roundtable called for tighter import controls, tax stability and faster trade remedies to protect India's economy from global disruptions

CBDT has asked banks, mutual funds and other reporting entities to ensure timely and error-free filing of Statements of Financial Transactions