CBDT chairmanship tenure extension on contract basis under re-employment terms and relaxed recruitment rules.
The Union government extended the tenure of the CBDT Chairman, Ravi Agrawal, by six months on a contract basis from 01.07.2026 or until further orders, whichever is earlier. The extension is on the terms and conditions applicable to re-employed central government officers, in relaxation of the Recruitment Rules, for his continued service as Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes.

INR-settled crypto derivatives trading stands out with low fees, tax treatment differences, and beginner-friendly platform features.
Delta Exchange India is presented as an INR-focused crypto trading platform designed to simplify futures, options, and tracker trading through low fees, full rupee settlement, and features for beginners and advanced traders. The platform integrates with UPI and IMPS, offers a demo account, strategy builder, basket orders, API access, and an algo marketplace, while operating in line with Indian regulations and using security measures such as two-factor authentication and multi-signature wallets. It also states that INR-settled derivatives are treated differently from direct crypto purchases under Indian tax rules and are not subject to the 1% TDS or 30% flat tax applied to direct crypto transactions.

Money laundering probe over alleged CMRL-Exalogic transactions and suspected proceeds of crime under prevention law.
Enforcement Directorate questioned the Joint Managing Director of CMRL in a money laundering probe concerning alleged financial transactions between CMRL and Exalogic Solutions Pvt Ltd, with allegations of payment without services and loans extended despite delayed repayment. The case proceeds under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act on the basis of a prosecution complaint filed by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office, following findings of the Income Tax Department and prior scrutiny of CMRL after a raid reportedly detected suspected irregularities.

Identity document misuse linked to income tax summons raises allegations of fake business transactions and fraud.
Income tax summons issued under Section 131(1A) concerned alleged income and business transactions linked to a Delhi-based firm said to have misused the student's Aadhaar and PAN cards. The student denied any knowledge of the firm or related transactions, stated that neither she nor her family had set up such a business, and said she had responded to the department while also filing a grievance and seeking a police investigation into the alleged fraud.

Tax enforcement and departmental discipline dominate as Karnataka directs stronger anti-evasion checks, coordination, and action against fake invoicing.
Karnataka's Chief Minister directed excise officials to maintain departmental dignity, act cautiously, and avoid conduct that could tarnish the government's image, while warning that transfers to other departments and legal changes may be considered if necessary. He also referred to the AIB system, e-auction of new licences, and instalment-based renewal payments. In the Commercial Taxes department, he stressed strict prevention of tax evasion, border-document checks, coordination with neighbouring states, and action against fake invoices, bogus companies, and false Input Tax Credit claims.

Charitable trust registration cancelled after alleged non-genuine activities and misuse of trust property for political purposes.
The Income Tax Department cancelled the tax-exempt registration of Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar Trust after concluding that its activities were non-genuine and not in accordance with its declared charitable objects. The department treated the trust as an Association of Persons, making its income liable to tax at normal rates and exposing it to further tax consequences under the Act.

Company law compendium traces Supreme Court jurisprudence across changing statutory frameworks and supports structured legal research.
Publication of the third edition of Supreme Court on Company Law compiles landmark Supreme Court decisions from 1950 to 2025 across the Companies Act, 1913, the Companies Act, 1956 and the Companies Act, 2013. The compendium provides concise headnotes stating the ratio decidendi, relevant paragraph references, and nominal, subject and section indices to enhance research utility and trace the development of company law jurisprudence.

Tax relief and amnesty measures reshape Kerala's budget through arrear settlements, vehicle tax revisions and stamp duty concessions.
Kerala's revised Budget introduced tax relief measures, amnesty schemes and vehicle tax revisions, including settlement of Flood Cess arrears, waiver of specified small pre-GST arrears, revised sales tax rates for low-strength alcoholic beverages, reduced tax for AITP buses, changes in electric vehicle road tax slabs, an e-challan amnesty scheme, and a one-time settlement for undervaluation and deficit stamp duty cases.

Direct tax collections rise on stronger advance tax mop-up and higher corporate tax receipts across key segments.
Net direct tax collection increased by 14.64 per cent to over Rs 5.21 lakh crore up to June 17 of the fiscal year, driven primarily by higher advance tax mop-up from corporates. Net corporate tax collection rose 22 per cent, while net non-corporate tax collection increased 8 per cent. Securities Transaction Tax collection also recorded strong growth, and advance tax collection rose 15.30 per cent, with corporate and non-corporate advance tax both showing gains.

Direct tax collection growth drives higher net income tax mop-up, with corporate and non-corporate taxes both rising.
Direct tax collection recorded year-on-year growth during the early part of the fiscal year, with net income tax collection rising to over Rs 5.21 lakh crore by June 17. Net corporate tax collection increased sharply, while net non-corporate tax collection also posted growth; the non-corporate category covers taxes paid by individuals, HUFs and firms. Refunds were issued during the period and showed a marginal increase compared with the corresponding earlier period.

Money laundering probe over alleged sham payments and loans, with proceedings under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.
The Enforcement Directorate's money-laundering investigation concerns alleged transactions between Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd., Exalogic, and associated entities, including payments said to have been made without corresponding services and loans allegedly extended despite non-repayment. The agency alleges that these transactions generated proceeds of crime and has registered a case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act on the basis of a prosecution complaint filed by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office.

Money laundering probe over alleged sham payments and loans linked to CMRL, Exalogic, and family-associated companies.
Enforcement Directorate questioning continued in a money laundering probe concerning transactions between CMRL, Exalogic Solutions Private Limited, and entities linked to the Kartha family. The investigation concerns alleged payments by CMRL to Exalogic without corresponding services and loans extended by Empower India Capital Investments Private Limited to Exalogic despite alleged repayment defaults. The agency has stated that these transactions generated proceeds of crime, and the case has been registered under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act on the basis of a prosecution complaint filed by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office.

Money laundering probe over alleged suspicious payments and loans linked to CMRL and associated entities.
Enforcement Directorate questioning was undertaken in connection with a money laundering probe involving Cochin Minerals and Rutile Limited, its associated entities, and persons linked to the Kartha family and Veena Vijayan. The probe concerns allegations that CMRL made payments to Exalogic Solutions Private Limited without receiving services in return and that related lending transactions were extended despite alleged repayment defaults. The agency has alleged that these dealings generated proceeds of crime and registered the case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act.

Abetment to suicide allegations arise after a workplace death, with the company saying it is ascertaining the facts.
Police registered a case of alleged abetment to suicide against three persons, including two employees of an IT company, after the death of a 48-year-old staffer. The complaint relied on a purported suicide note alleging defamatory emails, repeated humiliation before colleagues, denial of favourable work assignments, assignment of work outside the victim's expertise, and pressure to resign. The company said it was ascertaining the facts and reaffirmed its commitment to a respectful and inclusive workplace.

International tax and transfer pricing outreach highlights the transition to the new Income-tax Act and compliance mechanisms.
The Income Tax Department and PwC India organised an outreach webinar on the transition to the Income-tax Act, 2025 and the new Income-tax Rules, 2026, focusing on international tax and transfer pricing. The session discussed cross-border transfer pricing, international cooperation, India's role in the global taxation ecosystem, and the relevance of Advance Pricing Agreements and Safe Harbour provisions for certainty and compliance.

Enterprise AI and data transformation expand with a new platform lab for scalable analytics and automation.
Enterprise AI and data transformation infrastructure was expanded through the launch of an Oracle AI Data Platform Lab and Centre of Excellence designed to address fragmented data systems, slow analytics cycles, limited AI scalability and operational inefficiencies. The facility is intended to make enterprise data AI-ready and support deployment of AI-powered applications and automation at scale using Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, Oracle Autonomous AI Database and OCI Enterprise AI. Similar labs and centres are planned in additional Indian cities.

Money laundering probe over alleged fraudulent company transactions and bogus expenses leads to fresh questioning summons.
Enforcement Directorate issued fresh summons in a money-laundering probe over alleged fraudulent transactions between a defunct IT company and a Kerala-based sand mining company. The investigation concerns consultancy-linked payments, loans despite repayment default, and whether the transactions generated proceeds of crime. The background also refers to alleged bogus expenditure entries, cash generation, prior searches, admissions before tax authorities, and a prosecution complaint filed after the complaint-based investigation.

Responsible lending drives A&H Finverse's pan-India expansion, offering customised financing for complex business needs.
A&H Finverse has been launched as the evolved identity of A&H Capital, with a continued emphasis on responsible lending, transparency, fairness and ethical business finance. It positions itself as a specialist in large-ticket and complex financing needs, offering customised solutions through unsecured business loans, structured finance, construction finance, trade finance, working capital solutions, crisis funding, capital raising through NCDs and structured instruments, and sector-specific funding. The firm also highlights its pan-India expansion, including South India and a branch office in Kolkata.

Tax relief and GST reforms are described as strengthening taxpayer trust, simplifying compliance, and supporting economic growth.
Income tax burden reduction over the past 12 years is presented as part of a wider reform programme built on tax relief, quicker refunds, GST, faceless tax administration, Digital India, and banking reforms. The measures are described as having increased taxpayer confidence, expanded the taxpayer base, improved cash availability, simplified compliance, and supported higher domestic consumption and infrastructure investment.

Black Money Act challenge secures interim protection against prosecution and penalty in foreign asset non-disclosure dispute.
Interim protection from coercive action, including prosecution and penalty, was granted in a writ petition challenging the constitutional validity of provisions of the Black Money Act. The petitioner disputed the Act's retrospective application to earlier assessment years and the notice alleging wilful non-disclosure of foreign bank accounts, foreign assets, and beneficial interests in overseas entities, while the appeal process was allowed to continue.