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March 30, 2026
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Social and environmental statistics dissemination strengthens evidence-based policymaking through MoSPI's digital platforms, SDG dashboard, and stakeholder consultations.
MoSPI regularly releases social and environmental statistics publications through its official website and related digital platforms, including environment statistics, environment accounts, SDG indicator reports, and thematic demographic reports. The Ministry also uses the India SDG Dashboard, e-Sankhyiki portal, and Advance Release Calendar to support centralized data access, monitoring, and timely dissemination, while expert groups and stakeholder consultations are used to improve coverage, quality, relevance, accessibility, and public awareness.
March 30, 2026
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Artificial intelligence integration improves data discovery and user interaction on the Ministry's eSankhyiki portal and revamped website.
Artificial intelligence is being integrated into the eSankhyiki portal and the Ministry's revamped website to improve accessibility, searchability and usability of reports, datasets and publications. An AI-enabled chatbot has also been hosted to improve data discovery and user interaction, while no specific timeline has been fixed for full implementation of the AI-enabled tools.
March 30, 2026
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Energy statistics compilation highlights expanded energy-sector data coverage, harmonised end-use reporting, and growth in renewables and consumption.
The National Statistics Office has released the annual publication Energy Statistics India 2026, an integrated statistical compendium on India's energy sector. The publication brings together data on reserves, capacity, production, consumption, and import-export of major energy commodities, and includes energy balance tables, graphs, and sustainable energy indicators aligned with international standards. The 33rd edition expands coverage by adding credit flow, world energy statistics, coal consumption through e-auction, imported non-coking coal, sector-wise electricity consumption, and bunker supply data, while harmonising end-use consumption statistics across energy commodities.
March 30, 2026
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Notice of demand in Form 103 sets out tax dues, payment timelines, and options for extension or instalments.
Notice of demand in Form 103 is issued by the Assessing Officer under section 289 of the Income-tax Act, 2025 read with Rule 179 of the Income-tax Rules, 2026 to communicate tax, interest, penalty or other sums payable for a tax year or block period. The demand is ordinarily payable within 30 days from service of the notice, though the Assessing Officer may alter the due date; any shortening requires prior approval of the Joint Commissioner. The assessee may pay through prescribed modes or seek extension or instalments before expiry of the payment period.
March 30, 2026
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Union Government monthly accounts show consolidated receipts, expenditure and tax devolution up to February 2026.
Monthly accounts of the Union Government for the period up to February 2026 for FY 2025-26 record consolidated receipts, expenditure and tax devolution. The Government received total receipts of Rs.27,91,943 crore, comprising net tax revenue, non-tax revenue and non-debt capital receipts, and transferred Rs.12,66,369 crore to State Governments as devolution of share of taxes, higher than the previous year by Rs.85,837 crore. Total expenditure incurred up to February 2026 stood at Rs.40,44,592 crore, including revenue expenditure and capital expenditure.
March 30, 2026
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TDS credit mismatch resolution through electronic filing of Form No. 102 for aligning tax years and deduction records.
Form No. 102 is an electronic application for claiming TDS credit where income was offered to tax in one tax year but the related tax was deducted and reported by the deductor in a later year. The form is filed by eligible taxpayers to align the TDS credit with the correct tax year, and it requires particulars of the assessee, the relevant income, the deduction details, and supporting documents. The application is submitted through the e-filing portal and processed by the Assessing Officer.
March 30, 2026
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TDS credit mismatch relief through Form No. 102 allows taxpayers to align credit with the correct tax year online.
Form No. 102 is an optional online application for claiming TDS credit where income was included in a return for one tax year but the tax was deducted and deposited in a subsequent tax year. It may be filed by any taxpayer to align the TDS credit with the correct tax year in cases of timing mismatch, subject to a filing window of two years from the end of the financial year in which the TDS was deducted and reported. The form contains Part A and Part B, requires a valid PAN, cannot be edited after submission, and is filed only through the e-filing portal.
March 30, 2026
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Tax evasion detection in hospitality sector expands through data analytics, GST matching, and digital payment verification.
A state-wide tax enforcement drive in the hospitality sector has identified suspected turnover suppression through data analytics, risk assessment, and comparison with GST returns. The investigation covers establishments such as dhabas, restaurants, eateries, bakeries, sweet shops, and catering services, using tax intelligence inputs, online billing data, and digital payment records to verify reported turnover against actual receipts.
March 30, 2026
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Inventory valuation report requirements under tax law govern Cost Accountant certification, filing timelines, and verification of inventory valuation.
Form 101 is the prescribed inventory valuation report to be furnished by a Cost Accountant when an Assessing Officer directs valuation of inventories under Section 268(5)(ii) of the Income-tax Act, 2025 read with Rule 171. It is used to support correct inventory valuation for tax computation and verification, and is filed only when special valuation is directed. The report must be submitted within the time allowed by the Assessing Officer, subject to any extension not exceeding six months from the end of the month in which the direction is received.
March 30, 2026
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Inventory valuation reporting in Form 101 requires Cost Accountant certification when valuation is directed for tax compliance.
Inventory Valuation Report in Form 101 is furnished by an assessee when the Assessing Officer directs inventory valuation under section 268(5)(ii) of the Income-tax Act, 2025 read with rule 171 of the Income-tax Rules, 2026. The report is prepared and certified by a Cost Accountant after examining books, records and supporting documents, and is used for accurate inventory valuation for tax computation, verification and compliance with the Income Computation and Disclosure Standards. Form 101 is filed only for the tax year in which the direction is issued, within the time allowed by the Assessing Officer.
March 30, 2026
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E-commerce moratorium and TRIPS safeguard lapse as WTO ministers fail to reach consensus on digital trade rules.
Failure of the WTO ministerial conference to reach consensus on the extension of the e-commerce moratorium left unresolved the commitment not to impose customs duties on electronic transmissions. The deadlock reflected differing positions on the duration of the extension, and the lapse raises the prospect that members may impose import duties on digital transmissions. The same impasse also ended the safeguard against non-violation complaints under the TRIPS Agreement, increasing the risk that WTO-compliant measures may be challenged for affecting expected commercial gains.
March 30, 2026
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Proceeds of crime attachment under PMLA prevails over debt recovery laws in tainted asset proceedings.
Attachment of proceeds of crime under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act was described as prevailing over debt recovery legislation, including the SARFAESI and RDB Acts, where the property is linked to money laundering. The key legal point is that the PMLA operates with overriding effect in relation to attachment proceedings concerning tainted assets, and debt recovery mechanisms do not displace action taken under the anti-money laundering framework.
March 30, 2026
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Special audit report requirements under income tax law clarified for Form 100, supporting compliance and verification.
Form 100 is the audit report furnished by an Accountant when an assessee is directed to get accounts audited under section 268(5)(i) of the Income-tax Act, 2025. It certifies examination of the books of account and financial statements and records whether the accounts present a true and fair view. The report is filed only on a special audit direction, together with supporting financial statements, books, bank statements, and applicable audit reports, within the period specified by the Assessing Officer.
March 30, 2026
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ESG performance and sustainability leadership drive YES BANK's top ranking in S&P Global's banking assessment.
YES BANK reported improved ESG performance under the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2025, with a score of 79 out of 100 and recognition as India's highest-rated bank in the assessment. The bank stated that this result marked its fourth consecutive inclusion in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook and placed it among the top 15% of global banking leaders, based on evaluation across climate strategy, operational eco-efficiency, financial inclusion, human capital development, human rights, corporate governance, and risk management.
March 30, 2026
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RBI foreign exchange restrictions and weak crude-linked sentiment deepen pressure on equities and banking stocks.
Indian equity markets ended sharply lower amid escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia, higher crude oil prices, weak global cues, and continued foreign fund outflows. Banking stocks faced additional pressure after RBI restrictions on banks' foreign exchange positions aimed at stabilising the rupee, while market participants flagged oil-price volatility and rupee weakness as risks to input costs and near-term earnings revisions.
March 30, 2026
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Special audit report filing under Form 100 requires accountant certification, supporting records, and online submission compliance.
Form 100 is the audit report to be furnished by an Accountant when the Assessing Officer directs a special audit under section 268(5)(i). It certifies examination of the assessee's accounts and their true and fair view, and is filed only for the tax year in which the direction is issued. The form requires signed verification, supporting financial and accounting records, and submission through the e-filing portal with annexures and documents. The revised form aligns with the Income-tax Act, 2025 and uses simplified tabular reporting.
March 30, 2026
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Income-tax rate changes and procedural reforms reshape reassessment, penalties, tax credits, and indirect tax schedules in the finance bill.
Finance Bill, 2026 gives effect to the Central Government's financial proposals for the financial year 2026-2027 and operates as the Finance Act, 2026 with specified commencement dates. It revises income-tax rates, surcharge structures and health and education cess, and makes extensive amendments to the Income-tax Act, 1961 and the Income-tax Act, 2025 covering reassessment, return filing, assessment timelines, interest, penalty, waiver, immunity, tax credits, deductions, and related procedural rules. The Bill also updates indirect tax provisions, including customs, customs tariff and GST-linked schedule entries, by substituting, inserting and omitting specified rates and classifications.
March 30, 2026
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Income-tax appeal filing in Form 99 requires electronic submission of facts, grounds, supporting documents and disputed details.
Form No. 99 is prescribed for filing an appeal before the Joint Commissioner of Income-tax (Appeals) or the Commissioner of Income-tax (Appeals) against an appealable order passed by an Income-tax Authority. It is furnished electronically and captures the relevant order, taxes paid, disputed amounts, grounds of appeal, statement of facts, supporting documents and additional evidence, so that the appeal may be registered and processed in the prescribed appellate manner.
March 30, 2026
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PMLA attachment of proceeds of crime overrides prior secured interests under debt recovery laws in property disputes.
PMLA has an overriding confiscatory framework for attachment of proceeds of crime, and its operation is not displaced merely because the attached property is subject to a prior mortgage or secured interest under debt recovery laws. The court noted that SARFAESI and the Recovery of Debts and Bankruptcy Act serve different objects and cannot prevail over PMLA in attachment proceedings. Where confiscation has been ordered or trial has commenced, claims of legitimate interest in the attached property must be adjudicated by the Special Court.
March 30, 2026
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Census data confidentiality and land dispute adjudication qualifications shape key legal concerns in recent public interest litigation.
Individual census data is to remain confidential and cannot be used as evidence or to obtain benefits under any government scheme. A public interest petition has also sought a revenue judicial service for land disputes, with minimum legal qualifications and training for public servants adjudicating such matters.

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BlueFocus Reports 2025 Results as AI-Driven Revenue Reaches USD 546.05 Million and Token Usage Surpasses One Trillion

April 22, 2026

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BEIJING, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- BlueFocus today released its 2025 annual report, reporting revenue of USD 10.07 billion, net profit of USD 32.984 million, net profit attributable to shareholders excluding non-recurring items of USD 39.873 million, and net cash generated from operating activities of USD 92.645 million. The company also reported AI-driven revenue of USD 546.05 million for the year, while total token usage surpassed one trillion. The results point to two developments at once: a return to stronger operating momentum and deeper AI integration into the company's workflows. According to the annual report, AI-driven revenue rose 210.42% year over year and accounted for 5.42% of total revenue in 2025. At the same time, global outbound media buying remained the company's largest business segment, generating USD 8.282 billion and accounting for 82.25% of total revenue.

In a separate letter to investors released alongside the annual report, BlueFocus CEO Fei Pan described token usage as a practical internal indicator of whether AI has moved beyond experimentation and into operating workflows. "Token has become the new fuel and new infrastructure of intelligence," Pan wrote. "Behind these massive token numbers is the fact that AI has truly entered every capillary of BlueFocus's business, from social media insights, creator analysis, and advertising risk control, to winning-creative extraction, intelligent budget adjustment, and video content production." BlueFocus said those workflows are increasingly being handled through its Blue AI platform. In 2025, Blue AI completed 146 million agent-to-agent collaborative tasks. Across 85% of relevant operating scenarios, including strategy formulation, budget allocation, and media-buying decisions, the company said AI outperformed humans without manual intervention. Management said the next stage is to extend that capability toward more autonomous, end-to-end decision-making across marketing operations.

The company is also tying AI more directly to organization design and capital allocation. BlueFocus said it has built a core bench of nearly 500 AI talents and introduced an AI Business Partner mechanism to embed AI capability across business lines. In 2025, investment in AI-related technical talent reached USD 13.957 million, up 76.52% year over year. BlueFocus said these changes are intended to support a broader shift from project-based delivery toward more system-based and continuously learning AI services.

On the investment side, BlueFocus said 2025 was the first year in which it strategically concentrated its external investments on AI Native companies. According to the investor letter, the company has invested in six AI Native companies across multimodal video generation, creator marketing, digital employees and agent infrastructure, generative engine optimization, and AI advertising decision-making. It also made a strategic investment in AGI House, which BlueFocus described as part of its effort to stay connected to early-stage AI companies and emerging capabilities.

Global outbound marketing remained the company's main revenue engine in 2025. BlueFocus said its three major strategic media partners β€” Meta, Google, and TikTok for Business β€” all delivered year-over-year advertising revenue growth, while relationships with newer partners including AppLovin, Uber Ads, and Netflix continued to expand. The company said this broader media mix is intended to give Chinese brands a more complete and efficient global traffic matrix as they expand internationally.

BlueFocus is also continuing to build out local operating capacity overseas. The company currently operates seven overseas offices and expects that number to rise to more than ten in 2026. Offices in Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia have developed quickly, and BlueFocus said more than two of them have already entered the stage of scaled profitability. The company said the next phase of Globalization 2.0 will focus not only on growth, but also on improving revenue mix and profit mix through a greater contribution from mid-tier media partners and from self-built traffic and technology platforms such as Blue X and Blue Turbo.

In his investor letter, Pan framed AI and Globalization 2.0 as the company's two long-term operating priorities. "Under the twin waves of AI and globalization, we have the opportunity to truly break through the boundaries and ceiling of BlueFocus's development," he wrote.

BlueFocus said it will continue to invest in AI infrastructure, AI-driven operating models, and overseas operating capacity as part of its long-term strategy.

About BlueFocus BlueFocus is a China-based marketing communications and technology company. Its core businesses include global outbound marketing, full-service campaign services, and AI-driven marketing platforms. The company said it is focused on integrating AI more deeply into operating workflows while expanding its overseas business footprint.

(Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with PRNewswire and PTI takes no editorial responsibility for the same.). PTI PWR PWR

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