Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has directed that all eligible traders crossing the GST turnover threshold must register under the Goods and Services Tax system. The instruction follows widespread confusion after tax notices were issued based on UPI payment records. CM Responds to

A parliamentary panel reviewing the draft Income Tax Bill, 2025 has recommended that small taxpayers should be allowed to claim income tax refunds even if they fail to file their returns by the deadline. The suggestion comes as a relief for individuals earning below the taxable limit who often lose their deducted tax (TDS) due […]

The Parliamentary Standing Committee has approved the Income Tax Bill, 2025 with a total of 285 suggested changes, aiming to simplify tax procedures, reduce litigation timelines, and improve overall compliance. The bill is set to be introduced in the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament, with implementation targeted for the next financial year. One of the […]

The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has expanded the UPI‑PayNow facility by adding 13 more Indian banks to its international remittance network. With this update, a total of 19 Indian banks can now facilitate real-time cross-border fund transfers between India and Singapore. Real-Time Transfers Made Easier The UPI‑PayNow integration allows Indian residents to

The Income Tax Department has launched a large-scale crackdown on bogus claims made in income tax returns by individuals across India. On July 14, over 200 premises were searched as part of an operation targeting fraudulent deductions claimed under sections like 80G (donations), 80E (education loans), medical reimbursements, and other exemptions. Bogus Refund Rackets

Public sector banks (PSBs) in India are seeing a steady rise in sub‑prime lending, driven by increased reliance on government-backed credit guarantee schemes. These loans are primarily extended to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), startups, and low-income individual borrowers who typically lack sufficient collateral or formal credit history. Credit Confidence

Bitcoin crossed the $120,000 mark for the first time on July 14, reaching an intraday high of around $122,600. The leading cryptocurrency has gained nearly 29% since the beginning of the year, driven by renewed investor confidence and increasing interest from global institutions. This surge marks a major milestone in Bitcoin’s history and reflects growing […]

The Reserve Bank of India has clarified that banks and NBFCs can accept voluntary pledges of gold or silver as collateral for small loans—without violating existing rules. This applies when such loans fall within the “collateral-free” limits set by RBI. The central bank emphasised that the pledge must be fully voluntary and not coerced. How […]

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra informed Parliament’s Finance Committee that ₹2,000 notes are no longer being issued or found in everyday transactions, but remain fully legal tender. The notes were officially withdrawn from circulation in May 2023. Why They Still Count Despite being phased out, approximately ₹6,100 crore worth of ₹2,000 notes remain with the public […]

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has called on non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) to follow respectful and fair practices while recovering loans. Speaking at a financial sector event in New Delhi, she stressed that while financial institutions have every right to recover dues, the methods must never compromise the dignity of borrowers. She cited instances