Budget 2026: Experts Seek Clear Tax Rules for Employer-Provided EVs/Hybrid Cars
Ahead of Budget 2026-27, experts urge the Centre to clarify tax rules on employer-provided electric and hybrid cars to reduce compliance risk and boost EV adoption.
Author: Vinod Arora
Delhi Police Probe Rs 374 Cr GST Fraud using Stolen Identities/Documents
Delhi Police’s EOW is investigating a ₹374 crore GST fraud involving identity theft, fake companies, and paper transactions using misused PAN and Aadhaar details.
FMCG Demand Stabilises After GST Reset, but Recovery Remains Uneven
India’s FMCG demand stabilises after GST 2.0, with growth turning volume led. Recovery remains uneven across urban-rural markets and sales channels.
Pearlvine Ponzi Scam: ED Files Supplementary Chargesheet Against 13 Accused
ED files a supplementary prosecution complaint against 13 accused in the Pearlvine Ponzi scam, involving ₹1,575 crore in proceeds of crime.
Sabarimala Temple Case: ED Searches 21 Locations over Gold Misappropriation
ED conducts search across Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka in Sabarimala Temple gold misappropriation case; properties frozen and gold seized under PMLA.
SSC Teacher Recruitment Scam: ED Attaches Rs 57.78 Cr Assets in West Bengal
ED attaches properties worth ₹57.78 crore under PMLA in the SSC Assistant Teacher recruitment scam. Total attachments near ₹698 crore as probe continues.
Income Tax Officials Flag Unrealistic Targets, Seek Early Meeting with CBDT
Income tax officers raise concerns over unrealistic tax targets, staff shortages, and infrastructure gaps, seeking urgent intervention from the CBDT.
Budget 2026: GTRI Urges Fewer Customs Duty Slabs to Boost Ease of Doing Business
GTRI calls for a simpler customs duty structure in Budget 2026-27, urging fewer tariff slabs and clearer import duties to support trade, manufacturing, and exports.
India Needs Customs Reforms to Improve Efficiency, Transparency, Accountability
India’s customs system needs reform to improve efficiency, transparency, and trade facilitation. Learn why tariff rationalisation and procedural simplification are critical.
‘Tax Year’ to Replace ‘Assessment Year’: How New Income Tax Law Impacts You
From April 1, 2026, ‘Tax Year’ will replace ‘Assessment Year’ under the new Income Tax Act. Here’s what the change means for taxpayers and ITR filing.