The EDLI Scheme, part of the EPF framework, offers life insurance to salaried EPF members. Recently, the minimum payout for members with less than one year of service has been fixed at ₹50,000. This ensures […]
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India’s equity markets, once swept up in the global AI euphoria, are now entering a more cautious phase. Investors who had rushed to buy AI-proxy stocks — companies indirectly linked to artificial intelligence through IT
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The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has introduced a new Equity investment facility under the Multiple Scheme Framework (MSF), effective from 1 October 2025. This reform allows eligible non-government subscribers of the National
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From 1 November 2025, the government has introduced a new Rule 14A under the CGST Rules, 2017, to simplify GST registration for small and low-risk taxpayers. This reform allows eligible applicants to obtain GST registration
Shriram General Insurance Company (SGI) — a joint venture between the Shriram Group and Sanlam Group (South Africa) — has announced solid results for the first half of FY 2025-26 (H1 FY26). The company recorded
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National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL), India’s first and largest depository, witnessed a notable correction in its Share price. After debuting on the stock exchanges in August 2025 with strong investor enthusiasm, its shares surged to
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The company’s Stocks price declined notably after the completion of its three-month lock-in period, which had earlier restricted major investors from selling their holdings. A lock-in period is generally imposed post-IPO or private placement to
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India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) revenue for October 2025 stood at approximately ₹1.96 lakh crore, marking a 4.6% year-on-year increase. Despite recent tax rate cuts on several goods, the collection reflects strong festive demand
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PNB MetLife India Insurance has launched 360 BIZ, a comprehensive digital platform that provides organisations and their employees with group term life, voluntary life, and critical illness insurance coverage. The platform simplifies how companies manage
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India’s non-life insurance sector witnessed a strong rebound in September 2025, recording a 13.2% year-on-year rise in gross direct premiums — a significant recovery after months of slower growth. The upswing reflects renewed demand in
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November 2025 is a key compliance month for taxpayers, employers, and deductors under the Income-Tax Act. It mainly covers TDS/TCS deposit deadlines, issuance of certificates, and challan-cum-statement filings. Timely compliance ensures smooth credit for deductees
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Under the new GST 2.0 reforms, the government reduced tax rates on many goods to boost consumption. However, services like staffing and manpower supply continue to attract 18% GST, creating a clear gap between goods
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India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections for October 2025 remained robust, even after the recent rate rationalisations across key sectors. The data reflects continued resilience in consumption, improved compliance, and steady business activity across
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Tata AIA Life Insurance Company Ltd. has introduced a new Underwriting Rule Engine (URE) — a digital innovation designed to make the life-insurance buying process faster, simpler, and more accurate. The new system leverages data
The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) has upgraded the Invoice Management System (IMS) starting October 2025 to improve accuracy in invoice matching, Input Tax Credit (ITC) reporting, and annual return (GSTR-9) filing. These updates
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The Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs (CBIC) issued Circular No. 254/11/2025-GST on 27 October 2025 to clarify the designation of “proper officers” responsible for adjudication under the CGST Act, 2017 — specifically for
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In 2025 India pushed a two-track tax modernisation: a major GST rationalisation (“GST 2.0”) to simplify slabs and deliver targeted reliefs, and a phased modernisation of income-tax law and administration to reduce disputes and ease
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In a bid to boost ease of doing business and to further the “GST 2.0” reform agenda, the Goods and Services Tax Council (GST Council) has approved a new simplified registration scheme for small and
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One month after the rollout of India’s landmark Goods and Services Tax (GST) 2.0 reform, early economic trends suggest a positive rise in consumption, particularly across urban and semi-urban markets. This second-generation tax overhaul was
Tax authorities have stepped up compliance drives targeting non-reporting of high-value transactions and undeclared offshore/crypto income. Meanwhile, the New Income-Tax Act, 2025 has been notified and is expected to be implemented around FY 2026. At
The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has announced significant reforms to its withdrawal and pension rules. The new framework simplifies procedures, increases flexibility for members, and ensures long-term financial security by maintaining a minimum retirement
India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms have emerged as a vital policy shield against global economic disruptions such as tariffs, trade wars, and supply-chain shocks. By promoting internal demand and simplifying taxation, GST reforms
The Goods and Services Tax (GST), India’s unified indirect tax system introduced in 2017, has undergone major reform in 2025, popularly known as GST 2.0. These changes aim to simplify the tax structure, boost domestic
In a landmark reform, the Government of India has reduced GST (Goods and Services Tax) to zero on term insurance and health insurance policies, effective from 22 September 2025. Earlier, these policies carried an 18%
According to data released by the National Securities Depository Limited (NSDL) on 14 October 2025, Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) turned net buyers in both the equity and debt markets. This marks a positive reversal after
