Statutory updates

ESI Scheme Payroll Data for November 2024

The Ministry of Labour and Employment releases provisional payroll data for the ESI Scheme for November 2024.

Business Continuity for e-Invoice and e-Waybill Systems

GSTN advises taxpayers to implement business continuity plans for e-Invoice and e-Waybill systems to maintain operations during service disruptions.

Import Policy Condition Amendment for Glufosinate Technical

The Central Government amends the import policy condition for Glufosinate Technical under HS Code 38089390 by changing the import status for low-value shipments.

Union Minister Reviews EPFO Field Offices for Enhanced Services

Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya conducted a virtual review meeting to evaluate the performance of EPFO Regional Offices and Zonal Offices.

07/2025-Central Tax : Central Tax Notification to amend CGST Rules, Central Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Rules, 2025

Waiver of Late Fee for FORM GSTR-9C for Financial Years 2017-18 to 2022-23

The Central Government waives the late fee amount under section 47 of the Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017.

Consumer Price Index Numbers for Agricultural and Rural Labourers - December 2024

The Ministry of Labour and Employment releases the All-India Consumer Price Index Numbers for Agricultural Labourers and Rural Labourers for December 2024.

EPFO Provisional Payroll Data for November 2024

The Employees Provident Fund Organisation releases provisional payroll data for November 2024.

Implementation of Mandatory HSN Code Reporting in GSTR-1 and GSTR-1A

The GSTN implements Phase-III for Table 12 of GSTR-1 and GSTR-1A.

Approval of Combination involving Agro Tech Foods and Del Monte Foods

The Competition Commission of India approves the combination involving Agro Tech Foods Limited, DMPL India Limited, Bharti Enterprises Limited, and related entities under Section…

1. Majesty II Pte. Ltd 2. Nuvama Private Investments Trust 3. Ashoka India Equity Investment Trust plc 4. InCred Growth Partners Fund – I

Amalgamation of Viyash Group and Sequent Scientific

The Competition Commission of India approves the proposed combination involving the amalgamation of Viyash Group Entities, Vindhya Organics, and Geninn Life Sciences into Viyash…

Presumptive Taxation Conditions for Non-Resident Cruise Ship Operators

The Central Board of Direct Taxes prescribes conditions for the presumptive taxation regime for non-resident cruise ship operators.

Guidance on Principal Purpose Test Under Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements

The Central Board of Direct Taxes issues guidance on the application of the Principal Purpose Test under India's Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements.

EPCG Scheme Relief in Average Export Obligation for 2023-24

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade reduces the Annual Average Export Obligation for Export Promotion Capital Goods Authorizations for the year 2023-24 for specified product…

International Seminar on Informal Worker Social Security Concludes

The Ministry of Labour and Employment and Employees’ State Insurance Corporation hosted a two-day international seminar in New Delhi on formalization and social security coverage…

Introduction of New Paras in Chapter 4 of Handbook of Procedures 2023 for Diamond Imprest Authorisation

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade amends Chapter 4 of the Handbook of Procedures 2023 to introduce provisions for the Diamond Imprest Authorisation scheme.

Introduction of Diamond Imprest Authorisation Scheme under FTP 2023

The Directorate General of Foreign Trade introduces the Diamond Imprest Authorisation scheme under Chapter 4 of the Foreign Trade Policy 2023 to boost diamond exports from India.