EaseValueSEBI Market Intermediary Inspections 2026-27 Risk-Based Framework
SEBI has introduced a new risk-based inspection framework for FY 2026-27, replacing traditional compliance-heavy approaches with targeted audits. This update directly impacts brokers, mutual fund houses, investment advisers, and depository participants operating in India.
GST Reimbursement on Pre-GST Contracts: Employer Liability 2025-26
In August 2026, Karnataka High Court ruled that incremental GST reimbursement claims on pre-GST works contracts lie against employers, not tax authorities. This important judgment clarifies GST liability for ongoing legacy contracts and affects how businesses must handle such reimbursements in AY 2026-27.
Panaji ITAT ₹20.34 Crore TP Adjustment 2026 – CUP vs TNMM Ruling
In a significant August 2026 ruling, Panaji ITAT has deleted a ₹20.34 crore transfer pricing adjustment, holding that the TPO wrongly abandoned the CUP method in favour of TNMM despite internal and external comparables being available. This decision provides crucial relief to taxpayers defending their chosen TP methodology.
JDA Transfer Capital Gains ITAT Ruling 2025-26 | EaseValue
A significant ITAT Kolkata ruling (August 2026) clarifies that merely executing a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) does not constitute a transfer under the Income Tax Act 2025, thus no Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG) or income additions arise in that assessment year. This is a major relief for real estate developers and property owners.
RBI VRRR Auction August 2026 - Tax Impact for Indian Businesses
The Reserve Bank of India has announced a 7-day Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction scheduled for Monday, August 10, 2026. This liquidity management tool has important implications for business cash flow, investment decisions, and tax planning in Assessment Year 2026-27.
State Government Securities Auction 2026 | Tax Benefits for Individual Investors
Six Indian states are raising ₹15,300 crore through State Government Securities auction on August 11, 2026. As a CA firm, we explain the income tax implications for individual investors, exemptions available, and compliance requirements under the Income Tax Act 2025.
RBI NBFC Recovery Rules 2026: New Compliance for Loan Recovery Agents
The Reserve Bank of India has issued comprehensive new directions on August 6, 2026, regulating how Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) engage recovery agencies and recovery agents for loan collection. These rules come into effect from January 1, 2027, and impose strict compliance requirements on NBFCs, recovery agencies, and their agents.
SEBI Settlement Changes 2026 - Impact on Securities Market Compliance
SEBI has proposed significant changes to settlement and risk management norms for clearing corporations in August 2026. These updates aim to simplify compliance and reduce regulatory burden on Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs), affecting how securities transactions are settled and risks are managed.
SEBI REIT InvIT Reforms 2026 - Tax Impact for Indian Investors
SEBI has announced proposed reforms for Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) in August 2026, covering investments, voting rights, exit mechanisms, and operational norms. These changes carry significant income tax and GST implications for individual and corporate unitholders in India.
Gujarat HC Quashes GST Detention: Section 129(3) Time-Barred Order 2026
A recent Gujarat High Court judgment has quashed GST detention, notice, and penalty orders after finding that the Section 129(3) order was issued beyond the statutory seven-day period. This is a significant win for taxpayers challenging time-barred GST proceedings.
Delhi HC Sets Aside GST Demand Orders 2026 - Taxpayer Rights
In a significant ruling from August 2026, Delhi High Court has set aside ex parte GST demand orders passed under Section 73 without considering the taxpayer's written reply. This landmark judgment reinforces taxpayer rights and the principle of natural justice in GST proceedings.
Section 12AB Registration 2026: ITAT Rules on Related Party Loans
In a significant ruling from August 2026, Delhi ITAT has held that Section 12AB registration of a charitable organization cannot be denied merely because it extended loans to related parties. This is a major relief for NGOs and charitable trusts managing inter-organizational finances.
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