RNM Tax Alert – Direct Tax Part for May 2025

CBDT Extends Due Date of filing of ITRs which were due for filing by 31-7-2025 The CBDT vide Press Release dated 27-5-2025; extends due date of filing ITRs for AY 2025-26 from July 31, 2025 to Sep. 15, 2025. CBDT updates ITR-U to allow filing of updated return up to 48 months, DATED 19-05-2025 The CBDT updates ITR-U to allow […]

10 Ways External Financial Experts Can Complement Your In-House Finance Team

In today’s competitive and ever-evolving business landscape, companies rely heavily on their in-house finance teams to manage day-to-day financial operations, compliance, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting. However, as businesses grow and encounter increasingly complex financial challenges, internal teams may require additional support. That’s where external financial experts come in. Bringing in external financial professionals—such as virtual CFOs, financial consultants, or advisory […]

UK ECONOMIC SNAPSHOT MAY 2025

The UK economy is showing tentative signs of recovery, but underlying challenges continue to weigh heavily. GDP grew by 0.6% in the three months to February 2025, a modest improvement driven largely by the service sector. Manufacturing bounced back in February with a 2.2% uptick, but output remains below last year’s levels. Construction also nudged upward by 0.4%. Productivity, although […]

Warburg Pincus, ADIA To Invest $877 Mn In IDFC First Bank

Warburg Pincus and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) will invest $877 million (around INR 7,421 crores) in IDFC First Bank. The bank’s board has approved a preferential equity issue of $576 million (around INR 4,876 crores) to Warburg Pincus and $310 million (around INR 2,624 crores) to ADIA, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals. The funds will strengthen the […]

Indirect Tax Updates April 2025

Private Agreements Do Not Override Statutory RCM Liability – Allahabad High Court  Private Agreements Do Not Override Statutory RCM Liability – Allahabad High Court  Facts: The petitioner (a service recipient) entered into an agreement with the supplier where the supplier agreed to bear all GST liabilities. However, GST authorities demanded tax under the Reverse Charge Mechanism (RCM) from the petitioner. […]

Direct Tax Updates for April 2025

NOTIFICATION G.S.R. 252(E) [NO. 35/2025/F.NO. 370142/11/2025-TPL], DATED 22-4-2025 The CBDT vide notification dated 22.04.2025; notifies 10 luxury goods liable to TCS; list includes home theatre systems, shoes, handbags etc.  NOTIFICATION NO. 25/2025 [G.S.R. 217(E)/F. NO. 370142/1/2025-TPL], DATED 3-4-2025 Person allotted PAN based on enrollment ID shall intimate his Aadhaar Number on or before 31-12-2025. NOTIFICATION NO. 30/2025 [G.S.R. 221(E)/F.NO. 370142/29/2024-TPL], DATED […]

Top 10 Benefits of Hiring a Virtual CFO

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, financial agility and strategic oversight are more crucial than ever. For startups, SMEs, and even established enterprises, navigating complex financial challenges while focusing on core business operations can be overwhelming. This is where a Virtual CFO (Chief Financial Officer) steps in as a transformative solution. A VCFO offers the expertise of a traditional CFO […]

UK Economy April 2025: A Mixed Bag of Resilience and Risks

Contrasting sector trends, a shaky export environment, and cautious optimism in property markets shape the UK’s economic outlook. Diverging Fortunes Across Sectors The UK economy started 2025 on uncertain footing, with overall output dipping by 0.1% in January. The production sector faced the biggest setbacks, shrinking by 0.9% as mining, quarrying, and manufacturing activities declined. Mining and quarrying saw the […]