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  • Updated returns: A second chance to get your taxes right

    Updated returns: A second chance to get your taxes right

    The income tax landscape has witnessed significant changes in recent times, and one of the most notable is the proposed timeframe for filing updated returns extended from 24 months to 48 months from the end of the relevant assessment year. Our Partner (Head – Taxation) S R Patnaik in an article published by moneycontrol.com explains how the extended deadline for filing updated ITR works, along with the applicable rules. (Photo Credit: Moneycontrol)

    9th July 2025 | Moneycontrol Read More
  • Nominee vs Legal Heir: Who gets insurance money after death? Here's what Indian law says

    Nominee vs Legal Heir: Who gets insurance money after death? Here’s what Indian law says

    Our Partner Shaishavi Kadakia in an article published by The Economic Times share her views on legal distinction in India between a nominee and a legal heir in the context of life insurance, and who ultimately has the right to claim the insurance money after the policyholder’s death. (Photo Credit: The Economic Times)

    8th July 2025 | The Economic Times Read More
  • India is awash with luxury and lifestyle fakes. Now, brands are fighting back

    India is awash with luxury and lifestyle fakes. Now, brands are fighting back

    India’s copycat economy is coming under pressure as global brands are starting to fight back. On Tuesday the Delhi High Court revived a long-pending lawsuit by American shoemaker Crocs Inc. against brands for copying its signature clog shoe design. Our Partner (Head – Intellectual Property) Swati Sharma shares her views on this in an article published by Mint. (Photo Credit: Mint)

    8th July 2025 | Mint Read More

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  • Digital fraud: India’s wild frontier

    Digital fraud: India’s wild frontier

    The rapid growth of cutting-edge digital payments system and widespread adoption of online banking in India has exposed gaps in law enforcement’s ability to address payment fraud. The popularity of these payment systems has increasingly drawn fraudsters, identity thieves and various other cybercriminals, presenting significant challenges in safeguarding the country’s digital payment systems. Our Partner & Head (Fintech & FSRP) Anu Tiwari shares his views on this with India Business Law Journal. (Photo Creddit: India Business Law Journal)

    30th December 2024 | India Business Law JournalRead More
  • Businesses need to brace for tougher regulatory landscape in 2025

    Businesses need to brace for tougher regulatory landscape in 2025

    The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), Competition Commission of India (CCI), Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), and tax authorities are expected to tighten their stance, forcing businesses to enhance compliance, streamline processes, and adapt to evolving governance standards. Our Partner Alok Sonkar shares his views on this in an article published by Mint. (Photo Credit: Mint)

    30th December 2024 | MintRead More
  • 55th GST Council Meeting: Key Changes to Tax Rates on Popcorn, Fortified Rice, and Used Vehicles

    55th GST Council Meeting: Key Changes to Tax Rates on Popcorn, Fortified Rice, and Used Vehicles

    The 55th GST Council meeting, chaired by FM Nirmala Sitharaman, clarified tax rates on popcorn, reduced GST on fortified rice kernels, and proposed several legislative amendments aimed at streamlining compliance and aiding economically weaker sections while increasing GST on old and used vehicles, and exempting gene therapy from GST. Our Partner and Head (Taxation) S R Patnaik shares his views on this with ETLegalWorld. (Photo Credit: ETLegalWorld)  

    30th December 2024 | ETLegalWorldRead More