Month: September 2025
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How to Claim HRA Without Rent Receipts: Complete Guide
Introduction House Rent Allowance (HRA) is a valuable tax exemption for salaried individuals, but many lose this benefit due to lack of proper documentation. This comprehensive guide covers: Part 1:…
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MSME Samadhaan – Recovery of Dues by MSMEs
Introduction India’s Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) form the backbone of its economy, contributing significantly to employment generation, exports, and GDP. However, one of the most persistent challenges faced…
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The 5% US Remittance Tax: What It Means for Indians Abroad
In today’s Finshots: We talk about Trump’s proposed 5% tax on foreign remittances, how it could hit Indians living in the US (and their families here), and we use purchasing…
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Annual Secretarial Compliance Report Explained
As the May 30, 2025 deadline approaches, listed companies must prioritize compliance with Regulation 24A of the SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements (LODR). This comprehensive guide explains everything you…
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Specified Financial Transactions (SFT) Filing in India – Complete Guide Due Date: May 31st
Introduction The Indian Income Tax Department has progressively shifted toward data-driven tax administration. One of the most critical mechanisms supporting this transformation is the collection of financial transaction data through…
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Understanding SEBI’s 2024 Trading Plan Amendments: SEBI PIT Regulations
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) introduced significant amendments to the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015 (SEBI PIT Regulations) effective from September 24, 2024, fundamentally changing…
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SAT Clarifies Company Secretary Duties in Landmark V. Shankar vs SEBI Ruling
Key Takeaways for Corporate Compliance Officers and Company Secretaries The Securities Appellate Tribunal (SAT) Mumbai has delivered a significant judgment in V. Shankar vs SEBI (Appeal No. 283 of 2022)…
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Why Vigil Mechanism Matters: Benefits and Challenges in India
What is Vigil Mechanism? Understanding India’s Whistleblower Policy A vigil mechanism (also called whistleblower policy) is a mandatory corporate governance framework in India that allows employees, directors, and stakeholders to…
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SEBI’s Crackdown on IndusInd Bank: A Landmark Insider Trading Case
Insider trading in India has come under renewed scrutiny after the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) issued an explosive interim order on May 28, 2025, targeting five top…
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SEBI Imposes ₹25 Lakh Penalty on MCX: A Deep Dive into LODR Regulations Violations in Trading Software Contract Dispute
Executive Summary On May 26, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) imposed a significant penalty of ₹25 lakh on Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX) for serious…
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