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Income Tax

ITAT Delay Condonation 2026: SC Ruling on Independent Merit Decision

The Supreme Court has just clarified that ITAT (Income Tax Appellate Tribunal) must decide delay-condonation applications purely on merit, without being influenced by any earlier High Court observations. This is a crucial ruling for taxpayers with pending appeals in September 2026.

29 Sep 2026 Β· 6 min read
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Income Tax

Section 144B Procedure Mandatory 2025-26 | Bombay HC Quashes Assessment

In a significant ruling from September 2026, Bombay High Court has quashed an assessment order for failure to follow the mandatory Section 144B procedure. This sets a critical precedent for all eligible assessees and the Income Tax Department.

29 Sep 2026 Β· 6 min read
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Income Tax

RBI VRRR Auction September 2026 - Impact on Taxpayers

The RBI has announced a Variable Rate Reverse Repo (VRRR) auction for September 29, 2026, to manage liquidity conditions. This monetary policy action has significant implications for businesses and individual taxpayers managing cash flow and investment decisions during AY 2026-27.

29 Sep 2026 Β· 6 min read
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SEBI

InvIT REIT Valuation Rules 2026 β€” RBI New Directions Impact

The RBI has issued fresh Amendment Directions in September 2026 clarifying how Local Area Banks must value Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT) and Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) units. This impacts taxation of these investments for financial institutions and individual investors holding such securities.

29 Sep 2026 Β· 7 min read
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Income Tax

Section 69A Addition Deleted 2026 | Cash Deposits Business Turnover ITAT

In a significant ruling from September 2026, the Chennai Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has deleted a Rs.14.83 lakh addition under Section 69A of the Income Tax Act 2025, holding that cash deposits related to accepted business turnover cannot be arbitrarily separated without credible evidence.

28 Sep 2026 Β· 6 min read
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Income Tax

Government Securities OMO Sale Sep 2026 – Tax Implications for Investors

The RBI conducted an Open Market Operation (OMO) on Sep 28, 2026, to auction β‚Ή25,000 crore of Government of India securities across six different maturity dates. This is a critical update for investors holding or planning to purchase these securities, as it impacts capital gains taxation and interest income reporting for AY 2026-27.

28 Sep 2026 Β· 6 min read
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Income Tax

OMO Sale Auction Sep 2026: Income Tax Impact on Government Securities

RBI conducted an Open Market Operation (OMO) sale auction on September 28, 2026, accepting β‚Ή25,000 crore in government securities across six different maturity buckets. This recent update clarifies the income tax treatment and reporting obligations for individual and corporate investors participating in these auctions.

28 Sep 2026 Β· 6 min read
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SEBI

RBI InvIT REIT Valuation Rules 2026 - Impact on Tax

The Reserve Bank of India issued new valuation guidelines for Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT) and Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) units held by Small Finance Banks in September 2026. This impacts how investment income is reported and taxed for financial institutions.

28 Sep 2026 Β· 7 min read
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SEBI

SEBI Pre-Open Auction Reforms 2026 | Price Discovery Changes

SEBI has announced significant reforms to improve price discovery in pre-open auctions for IPO and re-listed securities as of September 2026. This update affects investors, market participants, and businesses planning capital market activities.

28 Sep 2026 Β· 6 min read
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Income Tax

PCIT Cannot Revise Bogus Purchase Addition 2026 | ITAT Delhi Ruling

In a significant ruling from September 2026, ITAT Delhi has held that the Principal Commissioner of Income Tax (PCIT) cannot revise assessments under Section 263 of the Income Tax Act 2025 when two reasonable views on bogus purchase disallowance are possible. This judgment provides crucial relief to assesses facing arbitrary enhancement of bogus purchase additions.

28 Sep 2026 Β· 6 min read
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Income Tax

Government Securities Issuance Calendar Oct 2026-Mar 2027 | Tax Impact

The Reserve Bank of India has released the issuance calendar for Government of India dated securities for October 2026 to March 2027, totaling β‚Ή7,86,000 crore. This update is crucial for institutional and retail investors planning their investment strategy and understanding the tax treatment of government securities under the Income Tax Act 2025.

28 Sep 2026 Β· 7 min read
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Income Tax

InvIT REIT Valuation Rules 2026: Income Tax Impact for Investors

The Reserve Bank of India has issued new valuation directions for Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs) and Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) effective September 22, 2026. This directly impacts how financial institutions report investment values for income tax purposes.

28 Sep 2026 Β· 6 min read
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