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GST at Nine: The Next Phase of India’s Indirect Tax Evolution

Refining the FrameworkNine years after its landmark introduction, India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime is entering a critical maturation phase as policymakers pivot from basic implementation to systemic optimization.…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 2, 2026

Economy

EPF Scheme 2026: New Rules on Withdrawal, Eligibility and Limits Explained

The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) organization has officially announced a sweeping overhaul of its withdrawal framework for 2026, introducing stricter eligibility criteria and revised limits for partial withdrawals across all…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 2, 2026

Economy

India Extends UAE Gold Import Quota Authorizations Amid Trade Policy Shifts

Extension of Gold Import PrivilegesThe Indian government has officially extended the validity of Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) authorizations for gold imports from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) until September 30,…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 2, 2026

Economy

ITR Filing 2026: Tax Department Clarifies Transition Rules

The Income Tax Department has officially addressed growing taxpayer confusion regarding the transition to the new tax filing system scheduled for 2026, confirming that individuals will not be required to…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 2, 2026

Economy

India Overhauls Rural Employment: The Transition to VB-G RAM G

A New Framework for Rural EmpowermentThe Indian government has officially replaced the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) with the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin)…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 2, 2026

Economy

HDFC Bank Implements Reward Point Caps on SmartBuy Vouchers Starting July 1

HDFC Bank, India's largest private sector lender, will implement a new cap on reward point accruals for brand voucher purchases via its SmartBuy portal, effective July 1, 2024. This policy…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 2, 2026

Economy

India Accelerates Rupee Internationalization via Global Currency Pacts

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das announced this week that India is actively expanding the global footprint of the rupee through a series of local currency settlement agreements…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 2, 2026

Economy

The Strategic Shift: Navigating the Transition from Wealth Accumulation to Capital Preservation

Financial planners and investment experts are increasingly advising young professionals to establish a clear framework for transitioning from aggressive growth strategies to capital preservation as they approach retirement. While the…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 2, 2026

Economy

Centre Overhauls Ration Rice Quality Standards to Benefit Millions

Government Tightens Quality Standards for Public DistributionThe Indian government has officially mandated a significant improvement in the quality of rice distributed through the Public Distribution System (PDS) to over 80…

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 2, 2026

Economy

Mastering Market Expectations: The 10-5-3 Rule for Long-Term Wealth

Unlock long-term wealth by understanding the 10-5-3 rule, a simple framework for realistic investment returns across equities, bonds, and cash.

Prasenjit Bhowmik July 1, 2026