13 Apr, 2025
Govt Confirms SGB Reserve Coverage: Key Relief for Investors Nearly half of all outstanding Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) are now backed by actual government reserves, offering critical confidence to investors ahead of large-scale redemptions. As of March 20, 2025, 130 tons of gold remain outstanding under SGBs. The Gold Reserve Fund (GRF) can cover 60–65 […]
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By March 31, 2025, India recorded 9.19 crore income tax return filings for FY 2024-25 — a consistent rise from previous years. Of these, 8.64 crore returns were successfully e-verified, and refunds of over ₹4.35 lakh crore have already been issued, as per the Income Tax Department portal. This reflects a broader shift in taxpayer […]
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Starting from the April 2025 tax period, the GST Network (GSTN) has made a critical compliance update: Table 3.2 of Form GSTR-3B is now non-editable. This table, which reflects inter-state supplies to unregistered persons, composition taxpayers, and UIN holders, will be auto-populated directly from GSTR-1/IFF data and can no longer be modified manually. This move […]
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ED Seizes AJL Properties Under PMLA: What It Means Legally In a decisive step under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) initiated possession proceedings against properties linked to Associated Journals Limited (AJL). This move marks a critical enforcement milestone in the ongoing AJL case PMLA investigation. 🧾 Why This […]
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Maharashtra GST collection has set a new benchmark in FY 2024-25, outperforming other revenue departments and emerging as the state’s primary tax contributor. Against the estimated target of Rs 2.21 lakh crore, the state clocked in Rs 2.25 lakh crore, marking a 13.6% year-on-year growth. GST: Maharashtra’s Fiscal Backbone Maharashtra’s tax revenue sources include: This […]
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Kerala HC Strikes Down GST on Club Services to Members In a landmark ruling, the Kerala High Court has declared GST on club services to members as unconstitutional, shaking the very foundation of retrospective taxation introduced via the Finance Act, 2021. The verdict not only brings relief to associations but also sets a precedent in […]
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🌍 Gold Price Hits Record High as Dollar Loses Strength On April 11, 2025, the gold price hit a record high, crossing the $3,250 mark per ounce for the first time in history. Simultaneously, the US Dollar Index (DXY) fell below 100, reaching its lowest level in nearly three years. This dynamic shift in global […]
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🚨 Fraudulent Supply GST Liability: Gujarat AAR Ruling Clarifies the Law The Gujarat Authority for Advance Rulings (AAR), in a landmark decision dated 21st March 2025, clarified that fraudulent supply GST liability arises even if the consideration is never received. The ruling emerged in Case No. GUJ/GAAR/R/2025/03 involving M/s. Acube Engitech Company, a manufacturer duped […]
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🚗 GST on Land Transfer: General Motors vs Hyundai Case Breakdown In a landmark advance ruling, the Maharashtra Authority for Advance Rulings (AAR) has held that the transfer of leasehold land, buildings, and assets by General Motors India to Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) is subject to 18% GST. The case, involving GM’s now-defunct Talegaon […]
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💡 GST Refund Denial: Delhi HC Lays Down Strict Rules In a landmark interpretation of Section 54(11) of the CGST Act, 2017, the Delhi High Court has firmly clarified that a mere opinion from the GST Commissioner isn’t enough to deny a taxpayer their refund. The ruling establishes that twin conditions must be satisfied before […]
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