Direct Tax Updates of March 2025

NOTIFICATION G.S.R. 207(E) [NO. 23/2025/F. NO. 370142/10/2025-TPL], DATED 28-3-2025 The CBDT amends Form 3CD; new clause 36B inserted to report sum received for buyback of shares applicable for AY 2025-26. NOTIFICATION G.S.R. 195(E) [NO. 22/2025/F.NO. 370142/08/2025-TPL], DATED 27-3-2025 The CBDT notifies amendment in Form 26Q & 27Q to include TDS on payment of salary, remuneration, etc. to partner. Lok Sabha passes Finance […]

Corporate Finance Alert February 2025

NIIF, BII, Eversource to exit Ayana Renewable in $2.3 Bn deal The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF), British International Investment (BII), and Eversource Capital have agreed to sell their renewable energy platform, Ayana Renewable Power, to a joint venture between ONGC and NTPC. The acquisition, valued at $2.3 billion (around INR 19,500 crores), includes debt and marks ONGPL’s first […]

Indirect Tax Updates February 2025

GST Implications on Sub-Contracted Goods Transportation: Classification as Vehicle Rental Service Background: The taxpayer entered into an arrangement with a principal Goods Transport Agency (GTA) for the transportation of goods. The taxpayer, however, did not issue consignment notes but merely provided trucks for the transportation of goods. Issue: Whether the transportation service provided by the taxpayer as a sub-contractor to […]

RNM Tax Alert – Direct Tax Part for Feb 2025

NOTIFICATION G.S.R. 145(E) [NO. 17/2025/F. NO. 370142/28/2024-TPL], DATED 24-2-2025 The CBDT amends due dates for furnishing of statements in Form 64A and 64E by business trust & securitization trust. Also via Income-Tax (Fifth Amendment) Rules, 2025 – amendment made in Form No. 10IH; and Substitution Of Rules 12CA, 12CC and FORM Nos. 64A, 64B, 64C, 64D, 64E AND 64F. NOTIFICATION NO. […]

Corporate Finance Updates – January 2025

Blackstone Inks MOUs To Invest $11 Bn In Maharashtra Over 3-5 Years Blackstone has signed three memoranda of understanding with the Maharashtra government at the World Economic Forum in Davos, committing an investment of approximately $11 billion (around INR 95,247 crores) over the next three to five years to develop infrastructure assets in the state. The agreements, made with Maharashtra […]

GST Calendar –Compliances for the month of January ’2025

GST Calendar –Compliances for the month of January ’2025 Nature of Compliances Due Date GSTR-7 (Tax Deducted at Source ‘TDS’)  February 10, 2025 GSTR-8 (Tax Collected at Source ‘TCS’)  February 10, 2025 GSTR-1  February 11, 2025 IFF- Invoice furnishing facility (Availing QRMP) February 13, 2025 GSTR-6 Input Service Distributor February 13, 2025 GSTR-2B (Auto Generated Statement) February 14, 2025 GSTR-3B  […]

RNM Tax Alert – Direct Tax Part for January 2025

Clarification Regarding Orders under Section 201 Of The Income-Tax Act, 1961 Under E-Appeal Scheme, 2023 The CBDT vide Order F. NO. 225/17/2025-ITA-II, dated 28-1-2025 clarified that Orders passed u/s 201 in pursuance of action u/s 133A are appealable before CIT(A) under e-Appeal Scheme, 2023. NOTIFICATION G.S.R. 67(E) [NO. 9/2025/F.NO.370142/18/2024-TPL], DATED 21-1-2025 The CBDT vide insertion of new Rule 6GB – prescribes […]

Corporate Finance Update – December 2024

Jubilant Bhartia Group To Buy 40% Stake In Coca-Cola’s Indian Bottler Jubilant Bhartia Group has announced its acquisition of a 40% stake in Hindustan Coca-Cola Holdings Pvt Ltd, the parent company of Coca-Cola’s largest bottler in India. The move marks the group’s entry into India’s high-growth beverage sector. The financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed, although media […]

Indirect Tax and GST Updates December 2024

GST Calendar –Compliances for December ’2024 Nature of Compliances Due Date GSTR-7 (Tax Deducted at Source ‘TDS’)  January 10,2025 GSTR-8 (Tax Collected at Source ‘TCS’)  January 10,2025 GSTR-1  January 11,2025 IFF- Invoice furnishing facility (Availing QRMP) January 13,2025 GSTR-6 Input Service Distributor January 13,2025 GSTR-2B (Auto Generated Statement) January 14,2025 GSTR-3B  January 20,2025 GSTR-5 (Non-Resident Taxable Person) January 20,2025 GSTR-5A […]

RNM Tax Alert – Direct Tax Part for December 2024

CBDT extends due date for filing belated/revised ITR for AY 2024-25 The CBDT vide circular no. 21/2024 dated 31.12.2024 has extended the last date for furnishing a belated return of income or for furnishing a revised return of income for the Assessment Year 2024-25 in the case of resident individuals from 31st December 2024 to 15th January 2025. CBDT modifies […]