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Rebate under Section 87A and Its Treatment for Short-Term Capital Gains under Section 111A in Assessment Year 2025-26
Overview of Section 87A Rebate(i) Old Tax Regime Provisions(a) Section 87A allows resident individuals to claim a rebate if their total income does not exceed ₹5,00,000.(b) The maximum rebate availabl...
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Evolution and Discontinuation of the Equalisation Levy: Transition to the SEP Taxation Framework
1. Introduction: Rise and Fall of India’s Landmark Digital TaxIndia’s Equalisation Levy (EL), commonly referred to as the “Google Tax,” was a trailblazing initiative designed to address the tax challe...
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Valuation of Employee Stock Option Plans (ESOPs) in Indian Corporates: Essential Insights
Introduction to ESOP ValuationValuation has become a dynamic area for Chartered Accountants in India, propelled by the proliferation of innovative financial instruments and the push for fair value rep...
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Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG): The Expanding Role of Artificial Intelligence and Technology Integration
1. IntroductionThe rapid proliferation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is fundamentally transforming the domain of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices. AI, together with other advanc...
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Forensic Auditing and the Strategic Role of Company Secretaries in Tackling Financial Crimes
Introduction: Unveiling Forensic Auditing in Corporate IndiaForensic auditing has emerged as a critical tool for uncovering and investigating financial misconduct such as fraud, embezzlement, and othe...
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Understanding ROC Annual Filing and Mandatory Forms for Private Limited Companies
Introduction to ROC Annual ComplianceRegistrar of Companies (ROC) Annual Compliance refers to the mandatory yearly submission of specific documents and returns by private limited companies to the Regi...
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Bonus Share Issuance in India: Legal Framework, Procedure, and Key Advantages
Overview of Bonus Share IssuanceIssuing bonus shares enables a company to convert its accumulated profits or certain reserves into share capital by allotting additional shares to its current sharehold...
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Navigating the Labyrinth: Insider Responsibilities Under SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015
1. Introduction to Insider Compliance in IndiaThe landscape of corporate governance in India is undergoing rapid transformation, with particular attention on the role and obligations of "Insiders" as...
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GST on Canteen Facilities Offered by Employers to Employees: Legal Landscape, Disputes, and Compliance Essentials
1. IntroductionA significant number of businesses, especially in sectors such as manufacturing and logistics, extend canteen amenities to their workforce. These services may be managed internally or o...
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Advancements in Technology for GST Inspection, Search, and Seizure
IntroductionThe procedures for inspection, search, and seizure under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime in India are primarily regulated by the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act, 2017. Wh...
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Overview of the Income Tax Act 2025: Key Features, Structure, Slab Rates & Provisions
Introduction to the Income Tax Act 2025The President of India has granted approval to the Income Tax Bill, leading to the formal enactment of the Income Tax Act, 2025. This legislation, now officially...
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Challenges in Reporting Negative Capital Gains in ITR Utility: Quarterly Breakup Issues
Overview of the ITR Utility Glitch for Negative Capital GainsMany assessees filing their Income Tax Returns (ITR) for Assessment Year 2025-26 are facing a peculiar technical obstacle in the capital ga...
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A Comprehensive Overview of the Income-tax Act, 2025: Ushering in Modernized Taxation in India
Introduction: Dawn of a New Tax RegimeThe enactment of the Income-tax Act, 2025 represents a pivotal transformation in India’s direct tax landscape, supplanting the long-standing Income-tax Act, 1961...
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Section 194T: New TDS Requirement for Partnership Firms – Challenges and Practical Implications
Introduction to Section 194Ti) Legislative BackgroundIn the Union Budget of 2024, the Finance Minister introduced Section 194T to the Income Tax Act, which will come into force from April 1, 2025. Thi...
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Understanding IPO Delays: Board Responsibilities in Governance, Compliance, and Risk Management
1. IntroductionThe journey from a private entity to a publicly listed company through an Initial Public Offering (IPO) is transformative, bringing with it heightened public scrutiny, regulatory compli...
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Key Insights from the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025
OverviewThe Indian online gaming landscape has experienced explosive expansion, propelled by widespread internet affordability, smartphone proliferation, and surging user engagement. While e-sports an...
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Seamless ITC Transfer Permitted in Inter-State Business Restructuring
Introduction to Inter-State ITC Transfers under GSTRegistered assessees under the GST regime are granted the privilege to shift their unutilized Input Tax Credit (ITC) from their electronic credit led...
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GST Compensation Cess in India: Legal Foundations, Ongoing Debate, and the Path Forward
Introduction: The GST Compensation Cess DilemmaThe introduction of Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India in 2017 brought forth the GST Compensation Cess, a special levy on luxury and ‘sin’ goods. Desi...
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Transformation of Online Gaming Taxation in India: Impact of the 2025 Bill
Overview of India’s Approach to Online Gaming TaxationIndia’s regulatory and fiscal framework has traditionally conveyed a clear message of discouragement towards online gaming.Assessees involved in o...
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Regulatory Complexities in Mergers & Acquisitions under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016
Introduction to the IBC and Distressed M&AThe Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC) was established to consolidate the fragmented insolvency laws and streamline the processes related to the reviv...