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CBIC Streamlines Look Out Circulars with New Online Portal

   16 October 2025 at 06:49

CBIC introduces an online Look Out Circular (LOC) portal, operational from March 2024, simplifying LOC requests for Indian and foreign citizens. Learn how field formations can access the portal.

Posted in GST |   1515 Views


ACB Arrests Two CGST Officers for Alleged Bribery of Rs 2000

   16 October 2025 at 06:49

ACB arrests two CGST officers in Vapi for allegedly accepting Rs 2,000 bribe from a nursery owner. Officers held under the Prevention of Corruption Act.

Posted in GST |   291 Views


FHRAI Urges Finance Ministry to Rationalise GST Framework for Hospitality Sector

   16 October 2025 at 06:49

FHRAI urges the Finance Ministry to rationalise the GST regime for India’s hospitality sector, seeking regularisation of past dues, restoration of ITC benefits, and delinking of F&B GST rates from hotel tariffs.

Posted in GST |   171 Views


ICAI Gives Last Opportunity to Submit MEF 2025-26 Application

   16 October 2025 at 06:49

ICAI announces a last opportunity for members to submit the MEF 2025–26 application on 16th & 17th October 2025. Apply via meficai.org before the final deadline.

Posted in Professional Resource |   1107 Views


Net Direct Tax Collections Rise 6.3% to Rs 11.89 Lakh Crore as of 12th October 2025

   15 October 2025 at 09:32

India's net direct tax collections surged 6.3% to Rs 11.89 lakh crore as of October 12, 2025, driven by steady corporate earnings and lower refunds. Gross collections reached Rs 13.92 lakh crore, per CBDT data.

Posted in Income Tax |   186 Views


Black Money Act Under Review: Tax Department Examines Overlaps with Income Tax Law

   15 October 2025 at 06:30

Government reviews Black Money Act; committee to assess harsh penalties, legal overlaps with the Income Tax Act, and challenges in enforcement.

Posted in Income Tax |   1401 Views


Income Tax Refunds Fall Sharply Amid New Fraud Detection Checks by the Tax Department

   15 October 2025 at 06:30

Income tax refunds drop 16% as the government tightens fraud detection checks; taxpayers face longer verification for high-value claims.

Posted in Income Tax |   9951 Views


Fake GST Firm in Lucknow Caught Misusing Rs 2.11 Crore ITC

   15 October 2025 at 06:30

Uttar Pradesh State Tax Department has uncovered a fake firm, M/s Kumar Service, in Lucknow that fraudulently claimed Rs 2.11 crore Input Tax Credit using forged documents.

Posted in GST |   7215 Views


GST Exemption on Life Insurance Premiums May Cap Insurer Profits Despite Rising Sales

   15 October 2025 at 06:30

The recent GST exemption on life insurance premiums may limit insurers' Q2 profits despite a 14.8% rise in new business premiums in September 2025.

Posted in GST |   255 Views


Bombay High Court Grants Interim Stay on 18% GST for Hotel Restaurants

   15 October 2025 at 06:30

The Bombay High Court has granted an interim stay on the 18% GST rate for restaurants inside premium hotels, challenging the tax disparity with standalone eateries taxed at 5%.

Posted in GST |   672 Views



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