The Union Budget 2025-26, announced by Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, 2025, introduced a host of measures aimed at supporting India Inc., with an emphasis on tax reforms, export promotion and ease of doing business being paramount. A revision in MSME classification, steps to boost India’s share in global trade and improving the […]
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The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued Instruction No. 02/2025-GST, clarifying the procedure for handling Departmental appeals related solely to interest and penalties under Section 128A of the Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST) Act, 2017. Kind attention is invited to the Section 128A of the Central Goods and Service Tax […]
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For Indian manufacturers, tie-ups with Chinese firms are crucial at this stage to develop a resilient world-class supply chain before striking out on their own, S Krishnan has said. India must substantially increase electronics exports to remain competitive in the global value chain, as domestic production alone won’t be enough, S Krishnan, secretary of the […]
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The Ministry of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MoMSME) has launched the MSME Trade Enablement and Marketing (TEAM) Initiative, a groundbreaking effort aimed at enhancing the digital presence of small businesses across India. With a budget of ₹277.35 crores allocated over three years, the initiative seeks to onboard 5 lakhs micro and small enterprises, with a special focus on women-led businesses. This initiative is […]
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Running a business, like waging a war, goes exactly as planned right until the moment you start. The main thing to remember is that small business owners will face numerous unexpected challenges in their first two years of operation, testing their resilience, adaptability and determination. The challenges will continue, of course, but by then reacting […]
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The Delhi High Court has ruled that a Corporate Debtor that has undergone a successful resolution process under Section 31 of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 (IBC), cannot be prosecuted for offences committed prior to the commencement of the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP). The Single Bench of Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora made […]
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New Banking System: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday decided to launch a dedicated Internet domain ‘bank.in’ for Indian banks and ‘fin.in’ for non-bank financial institutions to curb cyber security threats. RBI announce new Bank Domain: RBI Governor, Sanjay Malhotra has announced the launch of a special ‘bank.in’ Internet domain for Indian banks to […]
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Shri Chandrakant Salunkhe – Founder & President, SME Chamber of India and Maharashtra Industry Development Association has paid courtesy visit to Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan, Hon’ble Governor of Maharashtra along With Shri Maheshkumar, Director SME Chamber of India at Raj Bhavan, Mumbai, on 7th February 2025.
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Budget 2025 has introduced various modifications to direct taxation, including a new tax rate slab, an increased basic exemption limit and a higher tax rebate limit under the New Tax Regime. These adjustments aim to alleviate the tax burden on citizens and streamline tax compliance processes. Within the framework of the new tax regime, tax […]
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In 2025, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) implemented a series of robust guidelines to enhance the transparency and efficiency of CIBIL score management. These reforms aim to empower individuals by ensuring quicker updates, prompt notifications and improved accessibility to their credit history. By understanding these changes, borrowers can make well-informed financial choices and exercise […]
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