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New Delhi: The Reserve Bank of India has accelerated the repatriation of its gold reserves, bringing back over 274 tonnes since March 2023, NDTV reported. Around two-thirds of India's 880.8 tonnes of gold is now held domestically, driven by geopolitical risks and the need for greater liquidity and control, the report said. In parallel, France's central bank, Banque de France, has completed the repatriation of its gold reserves from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York within a year, bringing b ...Read More >
READ: Indian Companies Brace for Buyback Rush Before Tax Changes The regulator's step comes amid growing demand by investors to reinstate the mechanism after it was banned in April last year due to an unfair tax advantage for investors selling shares in a buyback. Indian stocks fell 11% in March as foreign investors sold a record amount of shares due to uncertainty over the US and Israel's war in Iran. SEBI said new tax amendments introduced by the government addressed earlier concern that som ...Read More >
New Delhi: Taxpayers have received a major relief regarding Long Term Capital Gains (LTCG) from the stock market. The government has now allowed LTCG of up to Rs 1.25 lakh to be reported in the simpler ITR-1 form. This applies to gains from listed shares and equity mutual funds. Earlier, even a small LTCG required taxpayers to file ITR-2, which is more complex. With this change, small investors can now avoid complicated tax forms and file returns more easily. Who Benefits the Most? This move ...Read More >
New Delhi: Markets regulator Sebi on Thursday proposed reintroducing buyback of shares from the open market through stock exchanges as an additional method for companies to repurchase shares, following changes in the taxation framework. This mechanism was discontinued effective April 1, 2025, due to concerns regarding the equitable treatment of shareholders and implications arising from the then-prevailing taxation framework. "The reintroduction of this method of buy-back would provide compani ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2: Markets regulator Sebi on Thursday proposed reintroducing buyback of shares from the open market through stock exchanges as an additional method for companies to repurchase shares, following changes in the taxation framework. Proposal to reintroduce stock exchange route This mechanism was discontinued effective April 1, 2025, due to concerns regarding the equitable treatment of shareholders and implications arising from the then-prevailing taxation framework. "The reintroduc ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 2 (ANI): The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Thursday released a consultation paper seeking public comments on a proposal to re-introduce buy-back of shares through the open market via stock exchanges as an additional method under the SEBI (Buy-Back of Securities) Regulations, 2018. The proposal aims to address the issues of the earlier open market buy-back route, which was discontinued from April 1, 2025, following concerns related to equita ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 2 (ANI): The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Thursday released a consultation paper seeking public comments on a proposal to re-introduce buy-back of shares through the open market via stock exchanges as an additional method under the SEBI (Buy-Back of Securities) Regulations, 2018. The proposal aims to address the issues of the earlier open market buy-back route, which was discontinued from April 1, 2025, following concerns related to equita ...Read More >
Sebi is looking at bringing back open market share buybacks via stock exchanges. This method was stopped earlier due to transparency and price discovery worries. Companies could soon have this as another option alongside tender offers. The regulator aims to improve capital returns for firms. This move could make capital allocation more dynamic for listed companies. India's market regulator Sebi is considering re-introducing open market share buybacks through the stock exchange mechanism, a rout ...Read More >
Investing.com -- India's securities regulator proposed allowing companies to undertake share buybacks through the open market, according to a discussion paper released on Thursday by the Securities and Exchange Board of India. Under the proposal, companies would be permitted to buy their shares directly on stock exchanges through a dedicated window. SEBI has requested public comments by April 23. The regulator stated that new tax amendments introduced by the government addressed earlier concer ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) Markets regulator Sebi on Thursday proposed reintroducing buyback of shares from the open market through stock exchanges as an additional method for companies to repurchase shares, following changes in the taxation framework. This mechanism was discontinued effective April 1, 2025, due to concerns regarding the equitable treatment of shareholders and implications arising from the then-prevailing taxation framework. "The reintroduction of this method of buy-back would pro ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a significant regulatory move, the Securities and Exchange Board of India on Thursday proposed bringing back open market share buybacks through stock exchanges, following recent changes in the tax framework. In a consultation paper, the market regulator suggested that companies should once again be allowed to repurchase their shares directly from the secondary market as an additional option under existing buyback rules. This method had been discontinued earlier due to tax-related ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 1: The Income Tax (I-T) Act, 2025, and its accompanying 2026 rules officially come into force on April 1, 2026, marking the start of the 2026-27 financial year. While income tax slabs remain unchanged under both the Old and New regimes, the new legislation introduces substantial revisions to corporate perquisites, tax collection rates, and investment levies. Salaried professionals, particularly those opting for the Old Tax Regime, will see a significant recalibration of tax-exempt ...Read More >
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Taxpayers must prepare to transition to the new income tax regime under the Income Tax Act, 2025, which aims to be simpler for compliant taxpayers while strengthening action against evasion. The provisions of the new Act will come into effect from April 1. The Free Press explains key provisions of the Act with inputs from senior chartered accountant SN Goyal. Here are 16 key changes that taxpayers and professionals should note: Replaces 1961 Act The new Act replaces t ...Read More >
New Delhi: The government has notified the Finance Act 2026, paving way for effecting changes in tax provisions. This Act gives effect to financial proposals of the central government for 2026-27, a gazette notification dated March 30 issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice said. "The following Act of Parliament received the assent of the President on March 30, 2026 and is hereby published for general information," it said. Also Read: Union Budget 2026 gets Parliament nod; Finance Bill appr ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Income Tax department has notified all income tax return forms for the assessment year (AY) 2026-27. While ITR forms 1-4, filed by small and medium taxpayers, were notified on March 30, ITR forms 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7, as well as ITR-U (for filing updated returns), were notified on Tuesday. With the ITR (income tax return) notification, individuals, businesses and other entities can start filing I-T returns for the income earned in the financial year 2025-26. The last date for filin ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 31 (PTI) The government has notified the Finance Act 2026, paving way for effecting changes in tax provisions. This Act gives effect to financial proposals of the central government for 2026-27, a gazette notification dated March 30 issued by the Ministry of Law and Justice said. "The following Act of Parliament received the assent of the President on March 30, 2026 and is hereby published for general information," it said. Last week, Parliament approved the Finance Bill 2026 w ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) As India approaches the new fiscal year FY27, the country's direct tax system is set for a major overhaul from April 1, 2026, with the new Income Tax Act, 2025, coming into force -- replacing the six-decade-old 1961 legislation and introducing changes in compliance, terminology and taxation. Major reform under the new framework is the replacement of the 'Financial Year' (FY) and 'Assessment Year' (AY) with a single 'tax year', which could simplify the filing ...Read More >
Navi Mumbai, March 30: The Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC) on Monday presented its budget for the financial year 2026-27, with Standing Committee Chairman Ashok Patil tabling estimates of Rs 6,704.43 crore in receipts and Rs 6,689.43 crore in expenditure before the general body for approval. Financial estimates and balances The civic body has projected a closing balance of Rs 15 crore, with an opening balance of Rs 1,265.83 crore carried forward into the new financial year. Alongside ...Read More >
India financial reforms from April 1: Income-tax Act 2025, PAN rules, credit card reporting, TDS changes, RBI 2FA mandate and railway ticket rules explained India is set to usher in a wide-ranging set of regulatory and financial changes from April 1, 2026, covering taxation, banking, digital payments, credit cards, labour laws, and railway ticketing, as part of efforts to modernise systems, improve compliance, and enhance user convenience. Income-tax overhaul begins The six-decade-old Income- ...Read More >
Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. The majority of crypto customers still don't understand how crypto is taxed, mistakenly believing simple transfers trigger tax events. Although most crypto investors intend to comply with tax law, major confusion reigns amongst traders about cost basis, taxable events and evolving IRS regulations, Coinbase's new 2026 Crypto Tax Readiness Report shows. The survey was conducted bet ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], February 17: With Dubai actively building its strengths in the global context of its designation as one of the most dynamic business and investment destinations in the world, 2026 appears to be a pivotal year for entrepreneurs, corporate investors, and property purchasers. As government services are digitised through progressive regulatory changes, corporate tax systems are implemented, and the property business continues to grow, strategic planning is essential in recen ...Read More >
Nagpur: Chartered accountant Kailash Jogani tagged the income tax department on X on Monday, stating, "Many taxpayers have been reporting difficulties in filing income tax returns (ITR) due to persistent technical glitches on the e-portal. The Nagpur Chamber of Commerce has received many screenshots. To avoid future litigation, the due date must be extended." Jogani's post on Monday was in response to the income tax department's statement on X that 7 crore income tax returns have been filed.Not ...Read More >
The Income Tax Department has announced that more than 6 crore income tax returns (ITRs) have been filed for Assessment Year 2025-26 so far. The... The Income Tax Department has announced that more than 6 crore income tax returns (ITRs) have been filed for Assessment Year 2025-26 so far. The department shared the update on social media platform X, thanking taxpayers and tax professionals for helping achieve this milestone. "Thank you taxpayers & tax professionals for helping us reach the mile ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Sep 14: The Income Tax Department has announced that over 6 crore income tax returns (ITRs) have been filed so far for Assessment Year (AY) 2025-26. Sharing the milestone on X (formerly Twitter), the department thanked taxpayers and tax professionals for their continued support. With the September 15 deadline approaching, the department urged those yet to file to act quickly to avoid last-minute rush and penalties. To assist taxpayers, the department has kept its helpdesk active 24 ...Read More >
New Delhi: Home prices in India are rising faster than expected, driven by strong demand from affluent buyers, while a shortage of affordable housing is keeping many urban residents confined to expensive rental options, according to a recent Reuters survey of property experts. The concentration of well-paying jobs in a few major cities, combined with stagnating wages, has put home ownership out of reach for millions moving to urban areas for work. This trend is forcing most first-time buyers to ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], August 14: Ellenox, India's largest venture studio, is accelerating its global push in enterprise AI development. In the past year, the company has grown its headcount by 50% over the last year, bringing in senior AI talent from Amazon and Google to power its next phase of expansion. Already delivering AI transformation for Fortune 50 leaders in fintech, cloud computing, consumer social, and sports-tech, Ellenox has built systems that replace costly call centers with na ...Read More >
New Delhi: The government has introduced four amendments to the Income Tax Act, 1961, relevant for FY 2025-26, but included in the Income Tax Bill, 2025, applicable for FY 2026-27, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said. The major amendment grants tax exemption on dividends, interest, and long-term capital gains to sovereign wealth funds and pension funds investing in infrastructure from April 1, 2020, to December 31, 2030, subject to notification. The Public Investment Fund (PIF) ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The government has introduced four amendments to the Income Tax Act, 1961, relevant for FY 2025-26, but included in the Income Tax Bill, 2025, applicable for FY 2026-27, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said. The major amendment grants tax exemption on dividends, interest, and long-term capital gains to sovereign wealth funds and pension funds investing in infrastructure from April 1, 2020, to December 31, 2030, subject to notification. The Public Investment Fund (PIF) ...Read More >
New Delhi: The government has extended the Income Tax Return (ITR) filing deadline to September 15, 2025. This gives taxpayers more time to choose between the old and new tax regimes, depending on what suits them best. If you are a salaried employee or pensioner without business income, you can switch between regimes every year just by selecting the correct option while filing ITR-1 or ITR-2. However, if you have business or professional income, the rule is stricter. You can switch back to the ...Read More >
Salaried individuals earning up to Rs 12 lakh may soon no longer need old-regime deductions, as the new tax system offers near-zero tax. If you are a salaried employee earning up to Rs 12 lakh annually, this year might be the last time you benefit from deductions under the old tax regime. Starting from the next financial year (FY 2025-26 / AY 2026-27), the new tax regime will make income up to Rs 12 lakh almost tax-free, reducing the need for old-regime tax planning. Currently, you still have ...Read More >
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