BUDGET
Budget restricts MAT credits use to drive shift towards new tax regime
Companies will not be able to claim new MAT credits from FY27 and government has allowed existing credits to be adjusted with tax outgo even under new regime.
BUDGET
Budget 2026: Companies to see higher tax outflow on MF investments
Companies usually park surplus money in debt and equity mutual funds for which they could avail tax benefit, which has now been taken away
BUSINESS
Budget 2026: Companies seek elimination of TDS and TCS on GST-covered transactions
Current TDS/TCS system poses a compliance challenge for companies, with rates varying from 0.1% to 35%, say tax experts
BUSINESS
Economic Survey: The new Securities Market Code will serve as model for other Indian regulators
The government had initially proposed SMC in the Union Budget for FY22, however the bill was finally introduced in Lok Sabha on 18 December 2025.
BUSINESS
Groww, Physicswallah, other newly listed tech firms face institutional opposition over ESOPs
Potential dilution, beneficiaries and fair disclosures are key reasons behind this scrutiny, say governance experts
BUSINESS
Chinese funds keener on India investments as geo-political tensions between countries ease
At least four new China based funds looking to get an FPI licence in India, indicating revived interest in Indian markets
BUSINESS
Tiger Global verdict bolsters India's indirect transfer provisions framed after retrospective tax disputes
The verdict could result in billions of dollars in tax demands, affecting not only foreign portfolio investors and private equity funds but also large overseas companies with investments in India.
BUSINESS
Tiger Global ruling may affect more than 500 foreign funds in India’s F&O market
Many FPIs set up shop in Mauritius or Singapore to avail zero tax on derivative market gains and these structures need to be revisited post apex court verdict
BUSINESS
CCI summons steel pipe companies in connection to cartelisation, bid-rigging probe
Commencing on January 12, the hearings follow the CCI’s September 2025 raids on the offices of leading steel pipe producers.
BUSINESS
Fast-track demergers for corporate restructuring face tax roadblocks
Currently, fast-track demergers are not covered under exempt transactions under tax rules, leading to a tax incidence in the range of 12.5% to 36%.
BUSINESS
Large taxpayers may soon have fully automated tax compliance systems
The central government has begun granting API access to tax portals, paving the way for AI-led automation tools for filings and compliance.
BUSINESS
Indian liquor industry faces glass recycling deficit
Only 40-50% of container glass produced in India is recycled, leading to higher costs and increased carbon footprint for liquor companies.
BUSINESS
Iskcon vs Iskcon: What the SC battle means for group's Bengaluru temple and other trusts with similar structures?
The Iskcon temple facing the property dispute is located in Rajajinagar in Bengaluru. The value of the land could run into hundreds of crores, say real estate experts
BUSINESS
Tax scrutiny hits startup founders over undisclosed foreign ESOPs
ESOPs allotted to founders and executives of companies with externalised structures are in the radar of the tax department
BUSINESS
Luxury hotels step outside the room with curated lifestyle products
Indian luxury hotels are increasingly offering brand extension products with an eye on deeper engagement with loyal customers.
BUSINESS
India’s listed REITs have a stellar 2025 with unit prices rising up to 16-28%
Four listed REITs have seen significant appreciation in price terms, while average yields have fallen by about 35 basis points
BUSINESS
GIFT City regulator seeks simpler tax rules for overseas investments ahead of Budget 2026
The IFSC regulator believes a clear outbound investment tax regime is critical for GIFT City to attract a larger pool of global funds.
BUSINESS
One-time settlement plan announced for NSEL victims: Is the offer good enough?
63 Moons through NCLT proposed a one-time settlement scheme wherein the promoter would pay out the rest of 5,682 traders a total amount of Rs 1,950 crore
BUSINESS
The Rs 1.6 lakh crore trader: How a Gurgaon-based high-frequency firm quietly dominated India’s intraday market in 2025
Netweb Technologies emerged as the most traded stock for the firm, with at least 24 intraday purchases during the year. Aegis Logistics, CreditAccess Grameen and Jupiter Wagons were among other counters where it traded frequently, the data showed
BUSINESS
Proposed tweaks to India–France tax treaty may further reduce attractiveness of P-notes issued from that country
The role of P-notes in India’s equity markets has diminished over time due to structural changes. The share of participatory notes in India has fallen sharply from over 50 percent of total FPI assets in 2007 to around 1–2 percent in 2024–25 on the back of stricter regulations to curb misuse.
BUSINESS
Indian companies seek re-introduction of tax incentives for setting up new manufacturing units in FY27 Budget
The provision, which allowed 15% tax rate for new manufacturing plants, was discontinued by the government in FY25 Budget.
BUSINESS
Did IndiGo underplay the impact of FDTL norms in its investor communication?
IndiGo CFO Gaurav Negi, in a earning call on November 4, referred to the revised FDTL regime as a “scaled-down version” of the original proposal and guided only for a “slight uptick” in costs, while CEO Pieter Elbers told analysts that the airline had scaled up its fleet and operational plans to meet peak year-end demand.
BUSINESS
Russian firms queue for Indian market trading licence
Following President Putin’s visit to India, Sberbank on Thursday launched an India-first mutual fund allowing Russian retail investors to access local markets
BUSINESS
Global funds cautious as CCI raps Goldman and Carlyle
Under the new competition rules, any investment, even less than 10%, that comes with access to commercially sensitive information may need notification to CCI.
