Digitalisation of official statistics uses AI, machine learning and secure data systems to improve dissemination and access.
Digitalisation and technological upgradation in the Official Statistical System include modules for data collection, processing, analysis and dissemination, with a Data Innovation Lab integrating Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Security by design principles, cyber security guidelines, agency-based compliance monitoring, a Chief Information Security Officer, and security audit with SSL certification support the deployment of applications. These reforms are continuous and are expected to improve data collection, validation, processing and dissemination.

Concessional customs duty relief for eligible SEZ units enables limited DTA sales with value addition and export-linked caps.
A one-time customs relief window allows eligible SEZ manufacturing units to sell manufactured goods in the Domestic Tariff Area at concessional duty rates for a limited period. Eligibility is confined to units that commenced production on or before 31 March 2025, and the goods must have undergone minimum 20% value addition over inputs. DTA sales under the relief are capped at 30% of the highest annual FOB value of exports in any of the three preceding financial years, with certain sensitive sectors excluded and faceless assessment applying to clearances.

Perquisite valuation statement under income tax rules continues to govern employee benefits, tax details, and return compliance.
Form No. 123 is the employer-issued statement of perquisites, fringe benefits or amenities, and profits in lieu of salary for an employee, replacing the earlier Form 12BA. It certifies valuation of monetary and non-monetary perquisites for income-tax return purposes and is generally required where salary exceeds the prescribed threshold. The form contains Part A with employer and employee particulars and Part B with perquisite-wise valuation and salary tax details, including tax deducted at source and remittance particulars.

Form No. 122 consolidates employee salary, perquisite and tax details from multiple employers for correct tax deduction.
Form No. 122 is a consolidated income-tax statement for an employee to furnish salary details from another employer, taxable allowances, perquisites, provident fund accretions, tax deducted, house property loss, other income and tax deducted or collected at source, so the current employer can compute the correct tax liability and deduct tax at source. It is meant for employees who have changed jobs during the same tax year and should be filed as early as possible, but not later than 31 March of the financial year. The form includes employee particulars, salary details, other income details and an annexure covering taxable perquisites and provident fund items.

Income tax declaration form helps salaried employees report multiple-employer income, house property loss, and source-based tax credits.
Form No. 122 is a consolidated declaration furnished by a salaried employee to the employer for reporting salary from another employer, house property loss, other taxable income, and tax deducted or collected at source. It is intended for employees with salary from more than one employer or other income, is beneficial rather than mandatory, and may be submitted offline or through HR/payroll without uploading to the income-tax portal or attaching it to the return of income.

Self-declaration for no TDS on specified income: consolidated Form 121 streamlines eligibility, filing, and payer reporting.
Form No. 121 is the consolidated self-declaration form for receipt of specified incomes without deduction of tax at source under section 393(6) and Rule 211. It replaces earlier Forms 15G and 15H and applies to eligible resident individuals, HUFs, and other specified entities, while excluding companies, firms, and non-residents. The declaration must be furnished before payment or credit, and the payer must verify eligibility, assign a UIN, file a monthly statement, and quote the UIN in the quarterly TDS return. The form only prevents TDS and does not exempt the income from tax.

Tax deduction at source declaration under Form No. 121 enables eligible taxpayers to avoid TDS on specified incomes.
Form No. 121 is the declaration mechanism for receiving specified incomes without deduction of tax at source where the declarant expects tax on estimated total income for the tax year to be nil. It replaces the earlier Forms 15G and 15H and is intended for resident individuals, Hindu undivided families, and other specified eligible entities, while companies, firms, and non-residents are ineligible. The declaration must be furnished separately to each payer before the scheduled transaction date, with PAN mandatory for validity, and must be filed afresh for each tax year.

Parliamentary debate on West Asia crisis and legislative agenda turns into clash over discussion, time allocation, and excise duty resolution.
Parliamentary proceedings saw a dispute over a demand for discussion on the West Asia crisis, with the opposition objecting to the absence of the Prime Minister from an all-party meeting and the government replying that the issue had already been addressed in Parliament. The government also sought extended sittings to clear its agenda, which included the Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill 2026, the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (Amendment) Bill, 2026, and a statutory resolution on Special Additional Excise Duty on Aviation Turbine Fuel.

Advance rulings application Form 120 streamlines online tax certainty, detailed disclosures, and unified filing for multiple applicant categories.
Form No. 120 is the unified online application for advance rulings before the Board for Advance Rulings under the Income-tax Act. It may be filed by specified classes of applicants, including non-residents, residents transacting with non-residents, residents with high-value transactions, public sector companies, and any person seeking a ruling on an impermissible avoidance arrangement. The application requires detailed disclosure of facts, legal interpretation, transaction details, ownership structure, supporting documents, and proof of fee payment, and it may be withdrawn within 30 days of filing.

Tax-free spin-off leads Versigent to launch as an independent listed company with shares trading on NYSE.
Versigent PLC announced its launch as an independent, publicly traded company following separation from Aptiv PLC and commencement of trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker VGNT. The separation was implemented through a distribution of Versigent ordinary shares to Aptiv shareholders of record, with cash in lieu of fractional shares, and was completed as a tax-free spin-off for Swiss and U.S. federal income tax purposes. The release also notes the use of carve-out historical financial measures and non-GAAP reporting such as Adjusted EBITDA.

Advance ruling applications through Form No. 120 govern online filing, fee slabs, admissibility limits, and binding effect on tax questions.
Form No. 120 is the online application for an advance ruling from the Board for Advance Rulings on questions of law, fact, or mixed questions relating to proposed or undertaken transactions. It specifies applicant categories, fee slabs, supporting documents, and the requirement to file only where the issue is not already pending before an income-tax authority, Tribunal, or court, subject to limited relaxation for public sector companies and GAAR matters. The ruling is binding for the specific transaction, may be appealed, may be declared void for fraud or misrepresentation, and remains effective only while facts and law remain unchanged.

Dispute resolution committee applications through Form 119 require eligibility, supporting evidence, and electronic filing for disputed tax orders.
Application to the Dispute Resolution Committee under section 379 is made in Form No. 119 by an eligible assessee aggrieved by a specified order passed by an Income-tax Authority. The form captures the applicant's particulars, the challenged order, disputed additions or disallowances, statement of facts, grounds of application, and supporting evidence. It is filed electronically through the income-tax e-filing portal with the prescribed annexures and, where applicable, payment of the application fee.

Biomass tariff revision supports continued renewable power operations and revenue visibility for a Punjab-based 6 MW plant.
A revised tariff has been fixed for DEE Development Engineers Ltd's 6 MW biomass-based Malwa Power Plant under the Punjab State Electricity Regulatory Commission, replacing the interim tariff applied during pendency of the petition. The revised arrangement includes annual escalation on the variable component and extends the plant's operating life for another 10 years after expiry of the earlier power purchase pact, supporting continued biomass-based power generation and revenue visibility.

Dispute Resolution Committee application framework under Form 119 requires electronic filing, eligibility checks, and structured disclosure.
Form 119 is the prescribed electronic application for seeking dispute resolution before the Dispute Resolution Committee under section 379 of the Income-tax Act, 2025. It is available to an eligible assessee aggrieved by a specified order passed by an Income-tax Authority, subject to statutory eligibility conditions, including payment of tax on returned income where a return has been filed. Filing is optional, separate applications are required for each tax year and each specified order, and the form must be submitted electronically and cannot be revised after submission.

Deferment of appeal for identical question of law enables later filing after the pending case is finally decided.
Form 118 is prescribed for an application to defer filing an appeal before the High Court or the Income-tax Appellate Tribunal where the relevant case involves an identical question of law already pending in another case. The appellant files the form before the appropriate forum with supporting documents showing the identical question of law and the other pending proceeding. The forum examines whether the statutory conditions for deferment are satisfied, and if accepted, filing of the appeal is deferred until the final decision on the identical question of law in the other case.

Deferred appeal on identical question of law under Form 118 requires assessee acceptance and collegium review.
Form 118 is used by the Income-tax Department to defer filing of an appeal before the Income-tax Appellate Tribunal or the High Court where the relevant case involves an identical question of law already pending in another case before the High Court or the Supreme Court. The procedure depends on collegium consideration and the assessee's acceptance that the questions are identical. The form is filed manually by the Assessing Officer on directions of the Principal Commissioner or Commissioner, cannot be revised after submission, and operates only until the identical legal issue attains finality.

GST collections rise on strong domestic demand, higher import revenues, and recovering momentum after rate rationalisation.
GST collections increased in the reported month, with gross receipts rising on the strength of both domestic supplies and import-related revenues. After adjustment for refunds, net GST revenues also recorded year-on-year growth, indicating continued buoyancy in tax mobilisation. The trend was linked to a recent GST rate rationalisation, including lower rates on many goods and a simplified slab structure, with collections initially dipping after the tax cut before recovering in later months.

Quality-controlled masterbatch manufacturing links R&D, regulatory compliance, and application-specific products across export markets.
Masterbatch and compound manufacturing is presented as a quality-controlled, export-oriented activity built on regulatory compliance, R&D support, and structured batch testing for colour consistency, dispersion, mechanical performance, and stability. The product range is described as application-specific, including laser marking masterbatches, flame retardant masterbatches meeting UL 94 ratings, long glass fibre reinforced compounds for metal replacement, and amber colour masterbatches for pharmaceutical packaging that comply with global regulatory requirements.

Identical question of law declarations under Form 117 keep pending tax disputes aligned with the final higher court decision.
Form 117 is the prescribed declaration by which an assessee states that a question of law in the assessee's pending case is identical to a question already pending before the High Court or Supreme Court in the assessee's own case for another tax year. The form is filed before the Assessing Officer or appellate authority, with supporting documents showing the related pending proceedings. If accepted, the assessee is bound by the final decision on the identical question and the pending order may later be amended to conform to that decision.

Identical question of law declaration streamlines tax disputes by binding pending cases to the higher court's final decision.
Form 117 is the optional declaration used by an assessee to state that a question of law in the relevant case is identical to a question already pending before the High Court or Supreme Court in the assessee's own case for another assessment year. It may be filed before the Assessing Officer or the appellate authority, requires prescribed particulars and supporting documents, and once admitted binds the assessee to the final decision on that identical question while not stopping the pending proceedings.