Union Budget 2026-27: Why GST Is Central to Fiscal Planning
GST remains a key driver of Budget 2026-27 numbers, influencing revenue forecasts, spending capacity, and fiscal deficit assumptions.
Author: Vinod Arora
Budget 2026-27: Rising Expectations on Customs Duty Rationalisation
Ahead of Budget 2026-27, industry expects customs reforms including duty slab reduction, correction of inverted duties, and faster clearances.
India-EU FTA: BMW Eyes for Customs Duty Cut on Luxury Cars
BMW India says lower customs duty on imported cars under the India-EU FTA could help grow India’s small luxury car segment without hurting mass markets.
Calcutta HC: GST Demand Beyond SCN Barred Under Section 75(7)
Calcutta HC quashes GST demand raised beyond the SCN, holding that Section 75(7) bars confirmation of tax on new grounds and portal-based data must be disclosed.
Gujarat HC: GST Refund Cannot Be Denied Due to Portal-Forced “Any Other” Filing
Gujarat HC rules that GST refunds filed under “Any Other” cannot be rejected when the GST portal prevents correct filing, affirming that technical lacunae cannot defeat substantive refund rights.
DGFT Notifies 2nd Round of Gold TRQ Allocation under India-UAE CEPA FY 2025-26
DGFT issues Public Notice 45/2025-26 detailing the second round of gold TRQ allocation under India–UAE CEPA for FY 2025-26 through MSTC e-auction.
SC Seeks Centre, RBI, CBI Reply on Rs 23 Cr ‘Digital Arrest’ Cyber Fraud Case
The Supreme Court issues notice to the Centre, CBI and RBI on a plea by a retired banker allegedly duped of ₹23 crore after being put under ‘digital arrest’ …
Over 11 Lakh Appointment Letters Issued under Rozgar Mela: Hardeep Singh Puri
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri says over 11 lakh appointment letters have been issued nationwide under Rozgar Mela, reaffirming the government’s mission-mode recruitment drive.
ROC Pune Imposes Rs 3.75 Lakh Penalty on Arcatron Mobility for Section 62 Lapses
ROC Pune passes multiple orders and imposes penalties on Arcatron Mobility Pvt Ltd aggregating Rs 3.75 lacs for non-compliance with disclosure requirements u/s 62.
IICDEM 2026 Concludes with Adoption of Delhi Declaration on Elections
The Election Commission of India concludes IICDEM 2026 with the adoption of the Delhi Declaration, strengthening global cooperation on democracy and election management.