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Income Tax

RBI Penalty on Progfin 2026 | KYC Compliance | Tax Impact

The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹2.70 lakh on Progfin Private Limited for failure to comply with KYC directions as of August 2026. This development highlights critical compliance obligations for financial entities and raises important tax deductibility questions for businesses.

21 Aug 2026 · 6 min read
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ICAI / Audit

RBI Penalty ₹8.10 Lakh on Shri Ram Finance 2026 - KYC Compliance

The Reserve Bank of India has imposed a monetary penalty of ₹8.10 lakh on Shri Ram Finance Corporation Private Limited for non-compliance with KYC directions and governance guidelines. This recent enforcement action highlights critical compliance gaps that financial institutions must address immediately.

21 Aug 2026 · 6 min read
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GST

GST Refund Interest 2026: Fresh Certification Not Required - HC Ruling

In a significant ruling, Telangana High Court has clarified that businesses claiming interest on delayed GST refunds need not submit fresh Rule 89(2)(m) certifications for interest portions. This is a major relief for taxpayers with pending refund claims.

21 Aug 2026 · 6 min read
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Income Tax

Bogus Purchases Cannot Be Added After Profit Estimation 2026

In a significant August 2026 ruling, ITAT Agra clarified that once assessment books are rejected and income is estimated by the Assessing Officer, separate additions for bogus purchases, sundry creditors, stock and cash deposits cannot be made. This is a crucial protection for taxpayers facing aggressive assessments.

21 Aug 2026 · 7 min read
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Income Tax

RBI Board Director Re-appointment 2026 - Tax Implications for Indian Directors

The Central Government has re-appointed Shri Anand Gopal Mahindra as part-time, Non-official Director on the RBI Board for four years from August 2026. This brings important tax compliance considerations for high-profile directors and senior corporate professionals in India.

21 Aug 2026 · 6 min read
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Income Tax

RBI Board Director Appointment 2026: Tax Implications for Non-Official Directors

The Central Government has appointed Shri Somanath Sreedhara Panicker as a part-time, Non-official Director on the RBI Central Board effective August 20, 2026. This appointment carries specific tax compliance obligations under the Income Tax Act 2025 that all non-official board members must understand.

21 Aug 2026 · 6 min read
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GST

Karnataka HC GST Liability Ruling 2026: Employer Reimbursement Rules

In a significant August 2026 ruling, Karnataka High Court clarified that GST liability must strictly follow statutory provisions, and employers bear responsibility for incremental tax reimbursement. This judgment impacts how businesses handle employee reimbursements and GST compliance.

20 Aug 2026 · 6 min read
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Income Tax

Bangalore ITAT Agricultural Income 2026 — ₹14.07L Deposits Case

In a significant ruling dated August 2026, Bangalore ITAT has remanded a ₹14.07 lakh addition case of a disabled agriculturist, directing fresh verification after considering disability certificate, RTCs and APMC bills. This recent judgment impacts how income tax authorities treat agricultural income substantiation for disabled farmers.

20 Aug 2026 · 6 min read
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Income Tax

Section 87A Rebate Cannot Be Denied on Debatable STCG – ITAT 2026

In a landmark August 2026 ruling, ITAT Jaipur has held that the Central Processing Cell (CPC) cannot make adjustments under Section 143(1) when Section 87A rebate eligibility on Short-Term Capital Gains (STCG) is debatable. This is a major win for taxpayers facing arbitrary rebate denials.

20 Aug 2026 · 6 min read
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Tax News

RBI Reverse Repo Auction Aug 2026 - Tax Impact for Investors

The RBI conducted its second overnight Variable Rate Reverse Repo auction on August 20, 2026, with a cut-off rate of 5.24%. This update is crucial for investors and financial institutions managing short-term liquidity and interest income taxation.

20 Aug 2026 · 6 min read
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GST

CBIC Mining Data Sharing GST Risks 2026 - RCM Defence

CBIC has issued Instruction 01/2026-GST creating automatic data linkage between mining production records and GST returns. This recent update exposes critical turnover and RCM mismatches for mining businesses, requiring immediate scientific reconciliation and internal controls.

20 Aug 2026 · 6 min read
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Income Tax

Ind AS Book Entries Cannot Create Taxable Income: ITAT Deletes ₹130.92 Cr

In a landmark August 2026 ruling, ITAT Mumbai has clarified that Ind AS (Indian Accounting Standards) book entries alone cannot create taxable income under the Income Tax Act 2025. The tribunal deleted ₹130.92 crore in additions and approved multiple Ind AS Convergence Differences Schedule (ICDS) adjustments for AY 2019-20.

20 Aug 2026 · 7 min read
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