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Policy & Regulation

Track key regulatory changes, government moves, and policy shifts impacting Indian business and economy.

๐Ÿงพ Budget

Union Budget 2025 Highlights

Major tax sops for MSMEs, infra push, and digital skilling initiatives.

Capex Allocation Doubled

Record โ‚น12 lakh crore outlay for infrastructure and logistics corridors.

Green Budget: โ‚น50,000 Cr for Renewables

Focus on energy storage, EV infrastructure, and hydrogen missions.

๐Ÿ“Š SEBI

SEBI Tightens IPO Norms

New disclosures required for loss-making startups going public.

Algo Trading Rules Finalized

Broker accountability and audit trails now mandatory for algorithms.

Mutual Fund Stress Tests Mandated

New framework to boost transparency during liquidity events.

๐Ÿ’ธ Tax

Capital Gains Tax Overhaul

Simplified slabs to encourage long-term equity holding.

New Tax Regime Gains Traction

60% salaried class now opts for simplified tax route.

Crypto Tax Clarity Issued

Mining expenses not deductible; 1% TDS to stay.

๐Ÿงพ GST

GST Collections Hit โ‚น1.9 Lakh Cr

Services sector and compliance automation drive growth.

GST Council Eyes Rate Rationalization

Single-rate structure proposed to ease business burden.

E-Invoicing Expanded

Mandatory for businesses above โ‚น5 crore turnover.

๐Ÿš€ Startups

DPIIT Reduces Compliance Load

Quarterly returns now suffice for registered startups.

Startup India Fund Allocation Increased

Additional โ‚น2,500 crore infused to back early-stage ventures.

Angel Tax Rollback for DPIIT Certified Startups

Boosts investor confidence amid slowdown in funding.

๐ŸŒ Global Policy

India Signs Cross-Border Data Pact

Alignment with GDPR opens digital trade corridors with EU.

FTA with UK Nearing Finalization

Negotiations on digital trade and pharma reach agreement.

WTO Row on Digital Goods Tariffs

India calls for fairer terms as moratorium ends.