DIR-3 KYC deadline pushed. Professionals can breathe easier: MCA has extended the fee-waiver window till 15 Oct 2025. Miss it after that, and late fee hits hard. Smart move — file now, don’t wait for last-minute chaos.

GST Alert – 30 Sept 2025 Cut-off • FY 2019-20 (Sec 74) → time-barred from 30.09.25 • FY 2021-22 (Sec 73) → time-barred from 30.09.25 Check GST portal: If SCN already issued → comply. If not → those years are closed for adjudication (except fraud cases with valid

Gold in every Indian home. But how much is “safe” in a tax raid? CBDT rules protect 500g (married woman), 250g (unmarried woman), 100g (male). Beyond this, you need invoices or ITR disclosure — else excess can be seized and taxed at 60%+.

DIR-3 KYC deadline had to be extended to 15 Oct 2025 because the MCA portal crashed under its own promise of “ease of doing business.” Professionals aren’t asking for miracles — just a stable login, autosave, and a working OTP.

GST exemption was meant to make insurance cheaper. Agents say it’s making distribution unsustainable — ITC lost, commissions cut, rural reach at risk.

This Dussehra, defeat the 10 evils haunting SME finance: poor cash flow, high debt, tax lapses… Victory lies in discipline, compliance & smart planning.

Top insight upfront Two grades of paper, two GST rates – same product, different tax. Traders say a flat 5% GST can fix blocked ITC, cut costs, and stop imports from eating into Make in India.

Turnover above ₹5 crore? GSTR-9C is your must-file reconciliation. Self-certify, reconcile books, and avoid penalties. Start early, don’t wait till Dec 31.

RBI calendar out: State Govts to borrow ₹2.82 lakh crore in Oct–Dec 2025. 🔹 October: ₹86k cr 🔹 November: ₹93k cr 🔹 December: ₹1.03 lakh cr Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, UP, MP, WB dominate the auctions. Bond yields may rise — debt investors, track these dates.

Indian women hold more gold than the top 5 central banks combined. 25,000 tonnes—11% of world jewellery. Tamil Nadu leads with 7,000 tonnes. Gold isn’t just jewellery, it’s India’s parallel savings system.

Most taxpayers now prefer the new regime in 2025 — thanks to lower rates, higher standard deduction, and zero paperwork. Old regime works only if your deductions are heavy.

Key deadlines this October: 07 Oct – TDS/TCS deposit 20 Oct – GSTR-3B filing 31 Oct – Audit case ITR filing Don’t miss — penalties bite harder than reminders.

Big relief for policyholders! From 22 Sept 2025, no GST on individual health & life insurance premiums. But group policies still face 18%. Check which side you’re on.

Tata Motors is now two companies. CV & PV will be valued separately. Near-term volatility, long-term value unlock — smart investors will track GST cuts + JLR recovery closely. #TataMotors

SMEs don’t need a heavy CFO payroll burden. Virtual CFOs offer compliance + strategy at a fraction of cost. Think agility, not overhead.

Delhi HC confirms: If you don’t reduce prices after GST rate cuts, your GST registration itself can be cancelled. Section 171 isn’t just about refunds — it’s about consumer protection.

GST cut to 5% & 18% was meant to reduce prices. Yet, 3,000+ complaints say otherwise. Govt reviewing e-com platforms for not passing on tax benefits

GST mop-up hit ₹1.89 lakh crore in Sept 2025 — a 9% jump despite rate cuts mid-month. Domestic collections grew 6.8%, imports surged 15.6%, while refunds spiked 40%. With GST 2.0 kicking in, monthly averages for FY26 are nearing ₹2 lakh crore — up from ₹1.8 lakh crore last

GST cuts won’t make your ₹5 biscuit pack cheaper. But your 500g family pack will cost less. Middle-class households could save up to ₹4,000 a year.

40% GST on casinos = ₹500–₹1000 hike in entry fees. Tourism bodies fear Goa’s gaming economy could feel the burn. Is higher tax the right bet?

Banks give stability, NBFCs give flexibility. In 2025, both are reshaping India’s credit market. Know the 10 key differences before choosing where to park money or borrow from.