CBDT seeks stakeholders input on proposed rules under Income Tax Act, 2025

The government has urged stakeholders to study the Income-tax Act, 2025, and make suggestions, which will be compiled and considered for review before final notification. The Income-tax Act, 2025, received the assent of the President in August 2025. The Act will come into effect from 1 April 2026. The corresponding Income Tax Rules and related […]

Sebi proposes tighter rules for single-stock derivatives strategy

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) on Thursday proposed tightening margin rules for a trading strategy in single-stock derivatives. Under the proposal, the benefit of offsetting positions across different expiries will not be available on the day of expiry for singlestock derivative contracts expiring that day. The review follows feedback from market participants […]

Automakers back Trump plan to roll back fuel economy rules, but seek changes

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Feb 4 (Reuters) – Major automakers on Wednesday called for changes in the Trump administration’s proposal to reform fuel ​economy standards, but said they back the plan to drastically ‌slash the efficiency requirements. The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, which represents General Motors, Toyota Motor, Volkswagen, Hyundai, ‌Ford and other automakers, backed […]

Schedule 3 means new cybersecurity rules for cannabis operators

(This is a contributed guest column. To be considered as an MJBizDaily guest columnist, please submit your request here.) As federal marijuana rescheduling inches closer to reality, operators must confront a fundamental shift in how legal cannabis businesses will be regulated. Downgrading cannabis to Schedule 3 of the Controlled Substances Act signals a transition toward a federal […]

From move-in fees to delivery bans: Why Bengaluru homeowners are questioning apartment rules and extra charges

From charging residents ₹2,000-5000 for moving in or out to restricting food and parcel deliveries after 11 pm, Bengaluru’s apartment associations are facing criticism for rules that many residents describe as ‘arbitrary’ and ‘poorly explained.’ Across the city, homeowners and tenants say that they are being asked to pay fees beyond regular maintenance while also […]

India may mandate 3rd-party reporting rules from April 1| Business News

NEW DELHI: India plans to further tighten its regulation of cryptocurrency tractions and could mandate third party reporting from April 1, two people aware of the development said. FILE PHOTO: Income-tax department tracks all transactions involving domestically-located exchanges through their income-tax returns (ITRs) that have to disclose VDA-related transactions (REUTERS) It has already put over 4,500 […]