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March 25, 2026
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Specified business notification for semiconductor wafer fabrication units through Form 19 and electronic filing requirements.
Form 19 is prescribed for an application seeking notification of a semiconductor wafer fabrication manufacturing unit as a specified business under the Income-tax law. It is used by an assessee carrying on, or proposing to carry on, semiconductor wafer fabrication manufacturing, and the application captures particulars of the assessee, the unit, and fulfilment of prescribed conditions to enable verification of eligibility for notification. The completed form, together with supporting approval documents where applicable, is filed electronically and examined for compliance with the statutory and rule-based requirements.
March 25, 2026
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Insolvency resolution delays and tribunal capacity constraints dominate debate on insolvency law amendments.
Debate on the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2025 highlighted concerns that insolvency resolution and liquidation suffer from delay, value deterioration and low recoveries. Opposition members said limited capacity of the National Company Law Tribunal hampers timely disposal of cases and weakens the resolution framework, while also criticising the insolvency ecosystem for facilitating stripping of corporate assets. The discussion noted efforts to address timelines, capacity constraints and creditor recovery through the select committee report.
March 25, 2026
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Semiconductor wafer fabrication notification governs specified business status, mandatory filing, and tax benefits under the prescribed form.
Form 19 is the prescribed application for notification of a semiconductor wafer fabrication manufacturing unit as a specified business under section 46 of the Income-tax Act, 2025. It is required for assessee carrying on or proposing to carry on semiconductor wafer fabrication activity and is mandatory for claiming the associated tax benefits. The form seeks particulars of the assessee, the specified business, the proposed unit, commencement details, prescribed approvals, and confirmation that the unit is exclusively for semiconductor wafer fabrication, located in India, and operating under the required conditions.
March 25, 2026
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Specified business notification for affordable housing projects requires electronic filing, supporting documents, and compliance verification.
Form 18 is the prescribed application for notification of an affordable housing project as a specified business under section 46. It is required to be furnished electronically by an assessee seeking such notification and captures particulars of the assessee, the specified business, the proposed project, and compliance with prescribed conditions. Supporting documents such as the development agreement, sanction letter, and layout approval are attached to assist verification. The application is examined for compliance before notification may be granted.
March 25, 2026
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Affordable housing project notification through Form 18 is mandatory for claiming tax benefits under the specified business regime.
Form 18 is the prescribed application for notification of an affordable housing project as a specified business under section 46 of the Income-tax Act, 2025, and filing it is mandatory for availing the tax benefits available under that provision. The form requires the assessee to furnish particulars of the assessee, the specified business, the proposed project, compliance with prescribed conditions, and other project-related details, including project location, unit-wise area particulars, investment, title to land, development agreements, and a declaration certifying correctness of the information furnished.
March 25, 2026
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Approval for research-linked income-tax benefits through Form No. 17 requires detailed filing, verification, and ongoing annual compliance.
Form No. 17 is the prescribed electronic application for an Indian company and for a research association, university, college or other institution seeking approval under the relevant income-tax framework. It requires verified filing within the prescribed time, detailed particulars of the applicant, research activities, income, expenditure, donations, and supporting documents. The prescribed authority may issue a deficiency notice, and after approval the entity must furnish annual research-related compliance details.
March 25, 2026
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Form No. 17 approval applications require detailed disclosures, electronic filing, and ongoing compliance for research-related tax recognition.
Form No. 17 is the prescribed electronic application for approval under section 45(3)(b) for a company and section 45(4)(b) for a research association, university, college or other institution. The form requires disclosure of incorporation details, key persons, beneficial owners, registrations, research facilities, research projects, income and expenditure, together with prescribed enclosures and declarations. Approval remains subject to maintenance of books, audit and reporting obligations, compliance with conditions of approval, and the possibility of withdrawal if activities cease, become non-genuine, or are not carried out as required.
March 25, 2026
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Scientific research donation certificates streamline deduction verification through annual donor-wise reporting, Form 16 linkage, and corrected issuance.
Form 16 serves as the annual donor-wise certificate for contributions made to prescribed institutions for scientific research and is used to support verification of deductions claimed under the Income-tax Act, 2025. The certificate records aggregate donations received during the tax year, is not a receipt for individual transactions, and operates separately from transaction-level acknowledgments issued by the institution. It is linked to Form 15, must be issued once in each tax year on or before 31 May, and may be corrected if errors are found.
March 25, 2026
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Finance Bill 2026 advances budgetary approval as Lok Sabha passes the measure with government amendments.
Lok Sabha passed the Finance Bill 2026 with 32 government amendments, completing its role in the Budgetary approval process for 2026-27 and sending the Bill to the Rajya Sabha for further consideration. The Budget framework for 2026-27 provides for substantial expenditure and capital outlay, along with projected gross tax revenue, gross borrowing, and a lower fiscal deficit than the current fiscal year.
March 25, 2026
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Annual donor certificate for scientific research requires electronic FORM 16, separate from receipts and subject to deduction conditions.
Prescribed undertakings or institutions covered by section 45(3) must issue FORM 16 as an annual certificate to donors for sums received for scientific research. The certificate is issued once for the relevant tax year, on or before 31 May immediately following that year, and records the aggregate donation, donor particulars, the institution's approval details, and the relevant clause of section 45(3). FORM 16 is distinct from FORM 15, may be corrected or revised, and does not by itself guarantee deduction to the donor.
March 25, 2026
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Scientific research donation reporting under Form 15 requires annual filing, donor-wise particulars, and cross-verification of deductions.
Form 15 is a statutory annual information statement for prescribed undertakings or institutions receiving sums for scientific research, social science research or statistical research under the Income-tax Act, 2025. It must be furnished annually by the recipient institution and verified by the person authorised to verify its return of income, on or before 31st May following the relevant tax year. The form captures donor-wise and donation-wise particulars and serves as a primary data source for cross-verification of deductions claimed by donors, without itself conferring any deduction.
March 25, 2026
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Scientific research donation reporting under FORM 15 requires annual electronic furnishing by the recipient institution.
FORM 15 is a prescribed annual statement to be furnished by a prescribed undertaking or institution in respect of sums received for scientific research during a tax year. It applies to eligible sums received for scientific, social science or statistical research, and not to charitable donations. The obligation lies with the recipient institution, the statement is to be furnished annually on or before 31st May, and it must include donor-wise particulars, approval details, and receipt information. Non-furnishing or incorrect furnishing may affect the donor's deduction and attract statutory consequences.
March 25, 2026
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In-house R&D approval under Form 14 conditions tax deduction eligibility and links scientific recognition with compliance oversight.
Proposed Form 14 is the statutory approval order for an in-house research and development facility under section 45(2) of the Income-tax Act, 2025. Issued by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research under Rule 29, it records the company's particulars, the facility details, DSIR recognition, and the grant of approval for the deduction framework. The approval is facility-specific, depends on continued DSIR recognition, and does not by itself establish deduction entitlement.
March 25, 2026
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In-house research and development approval governs deduction claims subject to DSIR recognition and statutory compliance.
FORM 14 is the prescribed approval order issued by DSIR for a company's in-house research and development facility under section 45(2) read with Rule 29. It formally grants approval, records the scientific research to be undertaken, links the approval with DSIR recognition and the company's application, and supports a deduction claim subject to compliance with statutory conditions. The form is facility-specific, not a filing form, and may be withdrawn for non-compliance or withdrawal of DSIR recognition.
March 25, 2026
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Scientific research and development audit reporting supports deduction claims through mandatory independent certification and account verification.
Proposed FORM 13 is the annual statutory audit report for an approved in-house scientific research and development facility under section 45(2) of the Income-tax Act, 2025. It is furnished by the company through an independent accountant and provides independent assurance on maintenance of separate accounts, correctness of capital and revenue expenditure, conformity with DSIR guidelines, and linkage with audited financial statements. FORM 13 is a mandatory supporting document for deduction claims and operates with FORM 11, FORM 14 and FORM 12 in the compliance framework.
March 25, 2026
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In-house R&D audit report defines compliance for deduction claims through separate accounts and certified expenditure.
FORM 13 is the accountant's annual audit report for an approved in-house scientific research and development facility claimed under section 45(2). It certifies maintenance of separate accounts, correctness of expenditure, and conformity with DSIR guidelines, and must be attached with or furnished in support of the company's return of income. The form is a mandatory compliance requirement, but deduction remains subject to verification and assessment.
March 25, 2026
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Research and development deduction reporting through Form 12 supports technical certification, expenditure verification, and compliance oversight.
Proposed Form 12 is the statutory reporting form through which the prescribed authority, acting under Rule 29, submits findings and certification regarding an approved in-house research and development facility to the jurisdictional Chief Commissioner of Income-tax. It operates within the compliance framework for deduction of expenditure on approved in-house R&D facilities under section 45(2) of the Income-tax Act, 2025 and records evaluation details, eligible expenditure and asset movements for verification of deduction claims.
March 25, 2026
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Research and development deduction reporting through FORM 12 supports verification of eligible expenditure and compliance oversight.
FORM 12 is a statutory report furnished by the prescribed authority under section 45(2) read with Rule 29 for an approved in-house research and development facility. It is filed with the Chief Commissioner of Income-tax and records the facility's examination, recognition status, and eligible capital and revenue expenditure for verifying deduction claims. The form is not filed by the company and does not itself determine final allowability of deduction, which remains subject to departmental verification during processing or assessment.
March 25, 2026
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In-house R&D facility approval framework under income tax law requires DSIR cooperation, audit compliance, and ongoing reporting.
FORM 11 sets out the statutory application and agreement framework for approval of in-house research and development facilities under section 45(2) of the Income-tax Act, 2025, read with Rule 29. It applies to eligible companies maintaining or proposing to maintain an in-house R&D facility and requires disclosure of company particulars, a DSIR agreement, and binding undertakings on audit, reporting, asset use, and compliance. Approval is facility-specific and remains subject to continued compliance, with DSIR serving as the prescribed authority for evaluation and oversight.
March 25, 2026
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In-house research and development approval requires disclosure, audit, and ongoing compliance before deduction can be considered.
Form 11 is the prescribed application under Rule 29 for a company seeking to enter into an agreement with the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research for an in-house research and development facility under section 45(2). It requires disclosure of company particulars, R&D expenditure, facility details, research objectives, and undertakings on maintenance and audit of accounts. The form is generally a one-time approval application, but annual compliance continues through progress reports, audited accounts, and expenditure details. Approval does not itself secure deduction, which depends on statutory conditions, the agreement, and verification.

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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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