KNOWLEDGE HUB
Major Taxation Change for Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) in Budget 2026
In Budget 2026–27, the Government of India introduced a significant change in the tax treatment of SGBs (Sovereign Gold Bonds)— one of the most popular gold investment instruments previously admired for its tax benefits. What has changed? From 1 April 2026 (FY 2026–27...
Trump’s Board of Peace vs the United Nations
In early 2026, President Donald Trump formally launched the Board of Peace (BoP), a new international body that has sparked intense debate over whether it is intended to complement or replace the United Nations (UN). 1. What Is the BoP (Board of Peace)? The BoP (Board...
Тайны интимного досуга: Черные шлюхи и умение создавать атмосферу
Интимный досуг – это не просто физическое взаимодействие, а целый мир эмоций, настроений и ощущений, которые порой способны пробуждать в нас скрытые желания и мечты. Сексуальная индустрия всегда привлекала внимание и порождала множество мифов, и одной из самых...
Tax Slabs Remain Unchanged as FM Nirmala Sitharaman Realigns Buyback Tax with Capital Gains
In the Union Budget 2026 presented on February 1, 2026, The Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, retained the existing personal income tax slabs and rates under both the old and new tax regimes. At the same time, the Budget unveiled a significant reform in the...
Budget 2026: Proposed Changes in TDS and TCS Framework and Rates
The Union Budget 2026–27, presented on 1 February 2026, introduces the ITA (Income Tax Act), 2025, which significantly rationalises TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) and TCS (Tax Collected at Source) frameworks to ease cash flow and simplify compliance. Key TCS Rate...
Budget at a Glance: Governor’s Proposed 2026-27 Budget
The Union Budget 2026-27, presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, 2026, focuses on three core "kartavyas" (duties): sustaining economic growth, fulfilling citizen aspirations, and ensuring inclusive development. The budget prioritises...
Tax Residency Certificate (TRC): Key to Global Tax Benefits
Binny Bansal v. Deputy Commissioner of Income Tax: Landmark ITAT Ruling on Non-Resident Status
The Bengaluru Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) rejected (January 2026) denied Flipkart co-founder Binny Bansal's claim of non-resident status for FY 2019–20, making him liable for taxes in India on gains from his Flipkart share sale. The tribunal ruled he remained...
Economic Survey on Social Media Age Limit: Balancing Digital Growth and Youth Well-Being
New Delhi, 29 January 2026: India’s Economic Survey 2025–26 has brought a major public policy issue into national focus — whether there should be age-based limits on social media use to curb rising digital addiction among children and young adults. The survey flags...