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April 2, 2026
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Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number forms now require category-specific details, documents, and streamlined filing rules.
Forms Nos. 134 and 135 are prescribed for allotment of a unique Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number (TAN), with Form 134 for Government applicants and Form 135 for non-Government applicants. They apply to persons required to deduct or collect tax at source, file TDS/TCS statements, or issue TDS/TCS certificates. The revised forms separate Government and non-Government categories and require category-specific particulars, mandatory PAN-related details, and supporting documents. The process may be completed online or physically and results in TAN allotment and dispatch of the TAN letter.
April 2, 2026
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Tax Deduction and Collection Account Number rules define TAN application forms, eligibility, documents, fee and correction procedures.
TAN is the unique identifier used for TDS and TCS compliances and must be quoted in related communications and filings. Under the Income-tax Rules, 2026, TAN applications are made through Form No. 134 for Government category deductors and Form No. 135 for non-Government applicants, either offline at authorised PAN centres or online through the prescribed portals. Incomplete applications are treated as invalid, post-submission edits are not permitted, correction requests may be made after allotment, and the fee is payable. Government applicants require AIN and the prescribed certificate; non-Government applicants require identity, address and incorporation-related documents, with PAN mandatory.
April 2, 2026
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Bail cancellation for non-compliance leads to surrender, passport restraint, forfeiture of deposit, and insolvency-linked conditions.
Cancellation of bail granted in connection with the alleged Grand Venice Mall scam after non-compliance with bail conditions. The Supreme Court directed surrender within one week, barred release of the passport without leave of the Court, and ordered forfeiture and disbursal of the deposited bail amount. Fresh regular bail may be sought only after twelve months and subject to compliance with the insolvency proceedings invoked against the petitioner's companies under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016.
April 2, 2026
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TCS certificate issuance rules govern Form No. 133, including TRACES generation, correction, duplicate issue, and credit claims.
Form No. 133 is the prescribed TCS certificate under section 395(4)(a) of the Income-tax Act, 2025, issued by the person responsible for collection of tax at source to the collectee as proof of tax collected and deposited with the Central Government. It enables the collectee to claim TCS credit on filing the return of income. The certificate is generated only after filing and processing of the quarterly TCS statement in Form No. 143 through the TRACES portal, must be issued within the prescribed time, and may be corrected, preserved, or reissued as a duplicate in accordance with the stated requirements.
April 2, 2026
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TDS certificate compliance requires Form 132 for specified payments, TRACES generation, and timely issuance after processing.
Form No. 132 is the consolidated TDS certificate for specified payments such as rent, immovable property transfers, technical services, contractual payments and transfer of Virtual Digital Assets. It must be issued by the deductor after tax is deducted and deposited, serves as proof of tax deposited with the Central Government, and enables the deductee to claim TDS credit. The certificate is generated from TRACES only after the challan-cum-statement in Form No. 141 is filed and processed, and it must be issued within 15 days from the due date for that filing.
April 2, 2026
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TDS certificate issuance rules govern Form No. 131, requiring TRACES-based generation, timely delivery, and revised statements for corrections.
Form No. 131 is the prescribed TDS certificate for payments other than salary, issued by the deductor to the deductee as proof of tax deducted and deposited, and to enable TDS credit in the return of income. It is generated only after filing and processing of the quarterly TDS statement on the TRACES portal, must be downloaded and signed before issue, and is invalid if prepared by any other mode. The certificate must be issued within the prescribed time, corrected through revised TDS statements where necessary, and retained for records.
April 2, 2026
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TDS and TCS certificate rules shift to revised TRACES-based forms with defined issuance timelines and certificate structures.
TDS and TCS certificates under section 395(4) of the Income-tax Act, 2025 are to be issued in revised Form Nos. 130, 131, 132 and 133, replacing the earlier certificate forms under the Income-tax Act, 1961. The deductor, collector or employer must request generation and download through the TRACES portal, and the certificate is valid only when generated from that portal and signed digitally or physically by the deductor or collector. The revised forms prescribe separate issuance timelines, certificate structures and linkage to the relevant statements or challan-cum-statements.
April 2, 2026
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TDS certificate Form No. 130 formalises tax credit for salary, pension, and specified senior-citizen interest income.
Form No. 130 is the annual TDS certificate issued to salaried employees, pensioners, and specified senior citizens in relation to salary, pension, or eligible interest income on which tax has been deducted and deposited. It replaces Form 16 and serves as proof of deduction and deposit of tax, enabling the deductee to claim credit for TDS. The certificate is issued by the employer or specified bank through the TRACES system, after processing of quarterly TDS statements, and issuance is mandatory once tax has been deducted and deposited.
April 2, 2026
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Tax deduction before remittance governs Form 129 applications to determine taxable income and treaty-based withholding for non-resident payments.
Form No. 129 is the electronic application used by a payer remitting sums, other than salary, to a non-resident individual or a foreign company to obtain a certificate determining the amount chargeable to tax before remittance and to authorise deduction of tax on that amount. The form applies before remittance, may be withdrawn before an order is passed, and requires payer and payee particulars, transaction details, supporting documents, and treaty-based or domestic taxability details for assessment by the Assessing Officer.
April 2, 2026
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GST revenue collections and refund adjustments for March 2026 show provisional gross, net and cess figures across domestic and import streams.
Gross and net GST revenue collections for March 2026 are reported on a provisional basis, with separate disclosure of domestic and import collections, refunds, net revenue and compensation cess. The statement presents gross GST revenue by CGST, SGST and IGST, shows domestic refunds and export-linked GST refunds through ICEGATE, and derives net domestic revenue, net customs revenue and total net GST revenue after refund adjustments. It also notes that compensation cess is a transitory arrangement until the loan and interest liability is discharged, and that the figures may vary on finalisation.
April 2, 2026
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Tax deduction at lower or nil rate through Form No. 129 for non-resident payments and remittances.
Form No. 129 is an online application by a payer to obtain a certificate for deduction of tax at a lower or nil rate on payments to a non-resident or foreign company. It is filed before remittance, requires supporting documents and verification through prescribed electronic methods, and may be withdrawn before the Assessing Officer passes an order. If eligibility and compliance requirements are satisfied, the Assessing Officer issues a certificate valid for the specified tax year; otherwise, tax is deducted at the applicable rate.
April 2, 2026
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Income-tax simplification and modernisation as the new Act replaces the old regime with streamlined compliance measures.
The Income-tax Act, 2025 comes into force from 1 April 2026 and replaces the long-standing Income-tax Act, 1961. The reform is presented as a comprehensive simplification and modernisation of India's direct tax framework, aimed at improving clarity, ease of compliance, and reader-friendly presentation without altering the underlying tax policy. The Income-tax Rules, 2026 have been notified to operationalise the new Act, and the corresponding forms have also been issued to make compliance simpler.
April 2, 2026
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Export obligation discharge certificates see accelerated disposal under a special drive to clear backlog and ease exporter compliance.
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade conducted a time-bound special drive for expeditious issuance of Export Obligation Discharge Certificates under the Advance Authorisation and Export Promotion Capital Goods schemes, with daily monitoring by senior officials to accelerate closure of export obligations and improve trade facilitation. The drive was designed to support an exporter-friendly ecosystem by enabling release of bank guarantees and bonds, reducing grievance burden, and strengthening compliance monitoring under the foreign trade framework. In view of the campaign's results, the special drive was extended for a further two months with fresh guidelines. The extension continues the administrative effort to expedite EODC disposal, support timely closure of export obligations, and reduce the operational burden on exporters.
April 2, 2026
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Conditional customs duty concessions for SEZ to DTA clearances impose value addition, cap limits, and anti-double-benefit safeguards.
Conditional customs duty concessions are notified for clearance of goods manufactured in Special Economic Zones to the Domestic Tariff Area, subject to a ceiling of 30 per cent of the highest annual Free on Board export value in the preceding three financial years. Eligible units must satisfy minimum 20 per cent value addition, obtain a Development Commissioner's certificate, and comply with audit requirements, while export benefits such as duty drawback on inputs are barred to prevent double benefits.
April 2, 2026
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Lower or nil tax deduction certificate process under income tax law through electronic Form 128 filing and approval.
Form No. 128 is the electronic application under the Income-tax Act, 2025 for a certificate authorising lower or nil deduction of tax at source and lower collection of tax under section 395(1) and section 395(3). It may be filed by resident or non-resident applicants seeking reduced TDS or TCS on specified income, and requires applicant details, tax liability particulars, income estimates, supporting financial information, and payer/TAN details where applicable. The form is processed electronically, and any approved certificate can be shared with the payer for application of the authorised rate during its validity.
April 2, 2026
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Lower or nil tax deduction certificate through TRACES requires advance electronic filing, PAN, and supporting documents.
Form No. 128 is the electronic application for a certificate authorising lower or nil deduction of income-tax and lower collection of income-tax under section 395(1) and section 395(3) of the Income-tax Act, 2025. The form is optional, must be filed through the TRACES portal before the relevant transaction, and cannot be processed once the TDS/TCS transaction is completed. It requires PAN, supporting documents, and electronic submission with e-verification.
April 2, 2026
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Tax collection at source declaration for non-trading use of goods enables buyers to obtain goods without TCS.
Form No. 127 is the declaration required from a buyer to obtain goods without collection of tax at source where the goods are intended for manufacturing, processing, production, or generation of power and are not meant for trading. The buyer must furnish the declaration to the seller at or before the purchase or payment event, and the seller must verify the declaration, upload monthly details to the e-filing portal by the 7th of the following month, and forward the declaration to the tax authority.
April 2, 2026
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TCS exemption declaration for specified goods requires PAN, timely filing, and seller reporting obligations.
Form No. 127 is a buyer's declaration under section 394(2) of the Income-tax Act, 2025 for obtaining specified goods without collection of tax at source. A resident buyer may furnish the declaration to the seller where the goods are intended for manufacturing, processing, producing articles or things, or generating power, and not for trading. PAN is mandatory, the declaration must be furnished on or before the date of transaction, and once received the seller must report the particulars and include the transactions in the quarterly TCS statement.
April 2, 2026
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Tax deduction relief for non-resident branch operations through a unified Form No. 126 compliance framework.
Form No. 126 is a unified self-declaration and treaty-benefit request for specified non-residents carrying on business or profession in India through a branch to obtain a certificate for receipt of certain sums without deduction of tax at source. Banking companies and insurers, and other eligible non-resident persons, must satisfy the conditions in Rule 209, including tax compliance, branch-based receipt on own account, and, for non-banking applicants, continuous business in India for five years and prescribed fixed assets. The application is filed electronically, processed by the Assessing Officer, and the certificate remains valid for the relevant tax year unless cancelled earlier.
April 2, 2026
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Rupee recovery follows RBI cap on banks' net open position amid capital outflows and crude-driven pressure.
Rupee recovered in early trade after the Reserve Bank of India capped banks' net open position in the onshore forward delivery market and required compliance by April 10, 2026. The currency remained under pressure from foreign capital outflows, a stronger dollar, rising crude oil prices, geopolitical volatility, widening trade deficit, declining remittances and sustained foreign portfolio investor selling.

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Federal Bank Strengthens Focus on Wealth Management Business

March 9, 2026

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Federal Bank launches wealth platform, inaugurates dedicated wealth hub, and restructures arrangement with Equirus. Mumbai, Maharashtra, India – Business Wire India Federal Bank announced the launch of its wealth management platform ‘Fed Wealth’ and the inauguration of its first Wealth Hub, marking the next phase of the Bank’s strategic expansion in the wealth management business. Building on the trust developed over the legacy of more than 90 years, the Bank continues its customer centric focus and will provide in depth market research and a wide range of products aligned with customer risk profiles. A curated suite of investment solutions will include fixed income, equities, mutual funds, alternatives and opportunities through GIFT City. The Bank will establish dedicated Wealth Hubs across key locations. These specialised centres will provide clients with a private, premium environment to engage with relationship managers and portfolio counsellors, review investment strategies, and access research insights across asset classes through both in-person and virtual consultations. As part of this strategic expansion, and to align with the Bank’s evolving product and service architecture for affluent and UHNI clients, the existing arrangement between Federal Bank and Equirus Capital Private Limited (“Equirus”) for wealth management services will be restructured. Customers who currently avail wealth management services through the existing arrangement with Equirus will continue to do so without disruption under the current framework. The wealth management business will be led by Virendra Somwanshi, who brings extensive experience in building and scaling wealth management franchises within the banking sector. Federal Bank continues to hold 8.69% percent stake in Equirus. The Bank and Equirus will continue to collaborate to fulfil the investment needs of UHNI category customers by offering select products and services from the Equirus wealth management suite. K V S Manian, MD & CEO, Federal Bank, said, “The Equirus partnership enabled the Bank to establish a strong foundation in the wealth management business. In the next phase of growth, we would like to invest more and create our own franchise in this space. We value our association with Equirus and look forward to continued collaboration in areas of mutual strength”. Mr. Ajay Garg, MD Equirus Capital, said, “As envisaged in the partnership, we had entered into the wealth management business 7 years ago and have been able to establish ourselves as one of the top 10 players in the wealth management business with presence across 23 cities. Federal Bank has been a valued partner and we are keen to support their desire to broaden their wealth presence and working closely with them on technology and business build out to facilitate the same." About Federal Bank Federal Bank (NSE: FEDERALBNK) is one of India’s leading private sector banks, with a legacy spanning nine decades and a clear focus on long-term value creation. As of 31 December 2025, the Bank’s total business mix (deposits and advances) stood at INR 5.53 lakh crore. With a strong nationwide presence of over 1,600 banking outlets complemented by robust digital capabilities, Federal Bank serves millions of customers through an integrated physical and digital network. The Bank maintains an international connect through its Representative Offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, which serve as key touchpoints for Non-Resident Indian customers in the UAE. It also operates an IFSC Banking Unit (IBU) at GIFT City, becoming part of India’s evolving global financial ecosystem. Anchored in its core values of trust, prudence, and customer centricity, Federal Bank continues to evolve through disciplined execution and a clear, contemporary approach to banking. About Equirus Capital Equirus Group is a leading full-service financial services firm specializing in investment banking, institutional securities, wealth and asset management, HNI broking, NBFC, and insurance solutions. With a “client always first” approach and a proven track record of delivering value creation, Equirus has built impeccable credentials across domains and sectors. Equirus has completed more than 325+ transactions across M&A, PE, IPOs, QIPs, Rights Issues, and Structured Finance, raising USD 15 billion in the process across sectors over the last 18 years, and has created a differentiation for itself through its ability to structure and deliver transactions in line with the client’s requirements. To View the Images, Click on the Link Below: Launch of FedWealth, Federal Bank's Wealth Management platform in the presence of KVS Manian, MD & CEO, Federal Bank, Vidya Balan, Brand Ambassador, Venkatraman V, Executive Director, Virat Diwanji, National Head - Consumer banking, Virendra Somwanshi, EV Logo of FedWealth, Federal Bank's Wealth Management Platform (Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with Business Wire India and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.). PTI PWR

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