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05 Aug 23

Will 28% GST kill the online gaming industry in India?

Introduction In a significant move aimed at regulating and taxing the burgeoning online gaming industry, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council approved a 28 per cent GST rate on online gaming, casinos, and horse racing on August 2nd. This decision aims to enhance transparency, accountability, and fair taxation across…

05 Aug 23

India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023

Introduction In an increasingly digitized world, where personal data has become a valuable asset, safeguarding individuals’ privacy has become a paramount concern. Recognizing the need to protect citizens’ data in the digital age, the Government of India has introduced the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill of 2023. This bill, aimed…

05 Jul 23

What are FLDG rules and how do they affect fintech companies?

Introduction In the bustling world of finance, traditional banks have held the reins of power, carefully scrutinizing every borrower’s creditworthiness. Their approach has been effective, however, often excludes individuals with limited credit histories or those belonging to underserved segments. However, winds of change in the past few years have swept…

10 Sep 22

Why RBI permitted Trade Settlements in INR, explained.

Background When Russia first attacked Ukraine this year, countries across the world chose to sever ties with Russia. Russia was left alone and couldn’t engage in trade with other countries the way it used to. Russia, the biggest oil producer in the world, was locked out of many markets and…

15 Jun 22

India Datasets Programme – Draft policy and areas of concerns

Background In February, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) came up with a draft policy ‘India Data Accessibility and Use Policy 2022 (IDAU)’ for the access and usage of data held by various government agencies. The policy immediately attracted criticism, especially for allowing the monetisation of data by…

24 Feb 21

Budget 2021 – Changes in Customs and Excise

New Agriculture Cess on Petrol and High Speed Diesel Government has introduced a new Agriculture Infrastructure and Development Cess (AIDC) as an additional duty of excise on Petrol and High-speed diesel. The purpose of this cess is to finance the improvement of agriculture infrastructure and other development expenditure. Do note…

06 Nov 19

A regulatory view on business structures for foreign investments in India

An Overview of business structures for foreign investments under Indian regulations Darkness is frightening in childhood, however, as we grow up, the fear of darkness is left far behind, because we are able to embrace it better. Knowledge empowers us, while uncertainty invokes fearfulness. If you are travelling to a…

09 Jul 19

Types of Audit

Which Audits does my company require to undergo? What is an audit? Audit is an appraisal of the area under audit. It’s an independent assessment throwing light on the compliant nature of the company and also states the non compliances. The various types of audits are as below – Statutory…

Will 28% GST kill the online gaming industry in India?

India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2023

What are FLDG rules and how do they affect fintech companies?

Why RBI permitted Trade Settlements in INR, explained.

India Datasets Programme – Draft policy and areas of concerns

Budget 2021 – Changes in Customs and Excise

A regulatory view on business structures for foreign investments in India

Types of Audit

Trump’s Tariff Gambit – What It Could Mean for India?

CAN JIO-ALLIANZ PARTNERSHIP CHANGE REINSURANCE INDUSTRY?

COMPLIANCE UPDATES – AUGUST 2025

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