In a landmark decision to simplify India’s indirect tax framework, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has approved a two-slab structure of 5% and 18%. The new system will take effect on September 22, 2025, in what is being described as one of the most significant reforms since GST was first introduced in 2017. […]
The Finance Bill 2025 is one of the most important pieces of legislation in India’s financial calendar. It translates the Union Budget’s proposals into law, directly shaping how individuals, businesses, and the economy will be taxed and regulated in the coming year. The Bill is more than just a routine exercise—it determines the government’s revenue
The Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), enacted on December 29, 1999, is the backbone of India’s foreign currency regulation. Replacing the outdated Foreign Exchange Regulation Act (FERA), FEMA was designed to modernise India’s approach to external trade and payments, aligning it with the country’s liberalised economy and global trade practices. A FEMA licence is mandatory
India’s equity markets are entering a new era with the launch of T+0 settlement, a system where trades are settled on the same day they are executed. This landmark change promises to make the market faster, more liquid, and more efficient. The country’s stock market journey dates back to the 19th century, with the Bombay
