New Delhi: In a landmark move designed to radically overhaul business sentiment and foster a trust-based tax architecture, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council approved a sweeping package of structural and procedural reforms. Announced following the conclusion of its 57th meeting, the decisions mark a decisive shift away from stringent punitive measures toward a […]
Redefining Luxury and Leadership: An Exclusive Conversation with Richa Singh, Managing Director of the Natural Diamond Council
Main Facts: Breaking Boundaries in Boardrooms and the Diamond Ecosystem For nearly three decades, Richa Singh has navigated the intricate worlds of advertising, marketing, and business leadership. Today, as the Managing Director of the Natural Diamond Council (NDC), she stands at the intersection of heritage and modernity, steering one of the world’s most traditional luxury […]
GST Council’s Landmark Reforms Set to Unlock Working Capital, Boost Service Exports, and Streamline E-Commerce Taxation
NEW DELHI: In a sweeping move aimed at easing corporate compliance, injecting liquidity into the economy, and bolstering India’s competitive edge in global trade, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council announced a critical package of process reforms and structural clarifications. While steering clear of direct tax rate adjustments during its latest session, the Council […]
57th GST Council Meeting: Sweeping "GST 2.0" Reforms Focus on Decriminalisation, Compliance Ease, and Trust-Based Taxation
New Delhi: The 57th meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council has commenced in the national capital, bringing to the table a transformative slate of proposals collectively dubbed "GST 2.0." According to reports from the Press Trust of India (PTI), the high-stakes deliberations are centered on shifting India’s indirect tax regime away from […]
GST Council Weighs Landmark Overhaul: States Push Back Against Proposal to Scrap Tax Arrest Powers
New Delhi — In what could mark one of the most significant shifts in India’s indirect taxation architecture since its inception, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council is set to deliberate on a sweeping proposal to decriminalize various tax offences. At the heart of this proposed reform is the complete removal of pre-prosecution arrest […]
Digital Integrity in Law: Bar Council of India Mandates Strict Social Media and Ethics Compliance
Introduction: A Paradigm Shift in Legal Conduct In a landmark directive issued on July 17, 2026, the Bar Council of India (BCI) has issued a stern, non-negotiable mandate to all State Bar Councils and Centres of Legal Education across the country. The directive aims to enforce stringent rules governing social media usage, digital ethics, courtroom […]