Political contribution deductions require assessee-specific proof before cash-back allegations can justify disallowance or unexplained-money additions...
The regulator amends FPI rules to ease compliance for foreign portfolio investors that invest exclusively in government securities (GS-FPIs). GS-FPIs are exempt from furnishing investor-group details, certain disclosure/eligibility provisions, periodic declarations of no-change, and some information-update obligations; they must still pay registration fees. Material changes must be reported within 30 days. Transition procedures are provided for onboarding or converting between regular FPIs and GS-FPIs, including divestment and demat-account safeguards. Custodial KYC reviews for GS-FPIs will align with bank KYC periodicity. Changes take effect February 8, 2026.
The regulator amends FPI rules to ease compliance for foreign portfolio investors that invest exclusively in government securities (GS-FPIs). GS-FPIs are exempt from furnishing investor-group details, certain disclosure/eligibility provisions, periodic declarations of no-change, and some information-update obligations; they must still pay registration fees. Material changes must be reported within 30 days. Transition procedures are provided for onboarding or converting between regular FPIs and GS-FPIs, including divestment and demat-account safeguards. Custodial KYC reviews for GS-FPIs will align with bank KYC periodicity. Changes take effect February 8, 2026.
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