Corporate Finance Updates – October 2024

Adani-Owned Ambuja Cements To Acquire Orient Cement Ambuja Cements has announced its agreement to acquire Orient Cement Ltd, a company under the CK Birla Group, for an equity value of $964 million (around INR 8,100 crores). Ambuja will purchase 46.8% of OCL from its current promoters and certain public shareholders, and has also made an open offer to acquire an […]

The Risks of Not Embracing Technology in Auditing

Technology plays a vital role in today’s business environment, as we can see that every industry is using the high-end ERP systems to run their business smoothly whether it is their regular day to day operations or the regulatory compliances as applicable to the business. Due to change in business environment the complexity of commercial transactions are also getting increased […]

Indirect Tax and GST Updates October 2024

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

RNM Tax Alert – Direct Tax Updates for October 2024

CBDT extends ITR due date from 31st October to 15th November 2024 The CBDT vide Circular No. 13/2024 has extended the due date for furnishing the Income Tax Return (ITR) for Assessment Year 2024-25 under section 139(1) of the Income Tax Act from 31-10-2024 to 15-11-2024. ORDER NO. F. No. 173/118/2024-ITA-I, DATED 7-10-2024 The CBDT further extends due date for filing […]

Key Duties and Responsibilities of an Auditor

Auditors perform an important role in the financial ecosystem, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial statements and reports. Their work helps to enhance stakeholder confidence, promote transparency, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. In an increasingly complex financial landscape, the duties and responsibilities of auditors have expanded to meet the needs of diverse organizations. Making their role […]

October 2024 – Tax Calendar

7th Oct ​Due date for deposit of Tax deducted/collected for the month of September, 2024. 7th Oct ​Due date for deposit of TDS for the period July 2024 to September 2024 when Assessing Officer has permitted quarterly deposit of TDS under section 192, 194A, 194D or 194H 7th Oct [Extended] Due date for filing of audit report under section 44AB for the assessment year 2024-25 in the […]

UK Finance Summary | Monthly Economic Review October 2024

With the new UK government’s first Budget set for 30th October, UK Finance has explored the public finances they inherited and potential policy directions. The latest figures reveal borrowing is higher than expected, driven by increased spending on public services and benefits. This year’s borrowing is the third highest since 1983, and significant overspending in some departments points to difficult […]

KKR’s India Highways InvIT Gets $797 Mn Contract

An infrastructure investment trust (InvIT) established by private equity firm KKR & Co. has secured a government contract for a 252 km segment of highways, emerging as the highest bidder with a bid of $797 million (around INR 6,661 crores). This contract pertains to a section of the Hyderabad-Nagpur corridor in the southern state of Telangana. The concession period for […]