Customs: The Government has rationalised Basic Customs Duty by extending exemptions for critical minerals and solar components until 2028 while omitting several outdated entries effective from May 1, 2026. [Notification No. 02/2026-Customs Dated 01.02.2026]
Customs: The Government has amended Social Welfare Surcharge (SWS) notifications to update exemptions for specific goods like toys, catalysts etc effective Feb 2, April 1, and May 1, 2026. [Notification No. 03/2026-Customs Dated 01.02.2026]
Customs: Notification No. 26/2016-Customs is amended to substitute “Baggage Rules, 2016” with “Baggage Rules, 2026”. These changes take effect starting February 2, 2026. [Notification No. 04/2026-Customs Dated 01.02.2026]
Customs The Government has rescinded old notifications (No. 11/2004 & 27/2016) regarding laptop exemptions and Transfer of Residence. These are now streamlined under the new Baggage Rules, 2026, effective Feb 2, 2026. [Notification No. 05/2026-Customs Dated 01.02.2026]
ASMT-12 closes scrutiny proceedings department cannot reopen the same issue through DRC-01A or DRC-01. {Periyasamy Karthikeyan vs State Tax Officer W.P.(MD) No. 3049 of 2025 Madras High Court (Madurai Bench) | Order dated 06.01.2026} Facts Department issued ASMT-10 during scrutiny. Taxpayer gave explanation with reconciliation. Officer accepted it and issued ASMT-12 (closure). Later, department again …
SEBI: SEBI has issued a Master Circular consolidating all operative circulars under the LODR Regulations, 2015, updated till 30 December 2025, covering disclosures, reporting, governance, BRSR and related compliance requirements. (MASTER CIRCULAR NO. HO/49/14/14(7)2025-CFD-POD2/I/3762/2026 dated 30.01.26)
SEBI: SEBI has eliminated Letters of Confirmation, permitting direct credit of securities to investors’ demat accounts. Issuers/RTAs must verify and credit securities within 30 days. The circular is effective from 2 April 2026. (CIRCULAR NO. HO/38/13/(3)2026-MIRSD-POD/I/3763/2026 dated 30.01.26)
SEBI: SEBI will open a one-year special window from 5 February 2026 to 4 February 2027 for transfer and dematerialisation of physical securities traded before 1 April 2019, including previously rejected cases. (CIRCULAR NO. HO/38/13/11(2)2026-MIRSD-POD/ I/3750/2026 dated 30.01.26)
SEBI SEBI issued a circular enhancing ease of investment by eliminating the requirement of Letters of Confirmation, enabling listed companies and RTAs to directly credit securities to investors’ demat accounts after due diligence. (PR NO. 10/2026 dated 30.01.26)
Customs Customs tariff values revised for oils, metals and bullion; gold fixed at USD 1740 per 10 grams and silver at USD 3830 per kg, effective from 31 January 2026. (Notification No. 11 /2026 – CUSTOMS (N.T.) dated 30.01.26)
GST GSTN advisory clarifies that from January 2026, GSTR-3B interest will be system-computed as per Rule 88B, considering cash balance, with auto-populated liabilities, ITC utilisation guidance, and recovery via GSTR-10. (Advisory, dated 30.01.26)
Judicial Corner: GST registration was cancelled and later DRC-01 issued without pre-intimation, and ex parte order passed without hearing, in view of assessee’s bona fide inability to reply one more opportunity was to be granted; impugned order was set aside and matter remanded for fresh reconsideration { Indian Steel Traders vs. Principal Commissioner of Central …
Customs: Tariff values under Customs have been amended; silver tariff value revised to USD 3545 per kg, while gold, oils and other notified items remain unchanged, effective from 28 January 2026. (Notification No. 09/2026 – CUSTOMS (N.T.) dated 27.01.26)
DGFT: The second round of Gold TRQ allocation under India-UAE CEPA for FY 2025-26 has been notified through competitive bidding, covering 80 MT with defined eligibility conditions and MSME-wise quantity limits. (Public notice no.45 dated 23.01.26)
Customs Notification amends tariff values under Customs Act, revising tables for oils, metals and bullion; gold tariff value fixed at USD 1567 per 10 grams, effective 23 January 2026. (Notification no. 08/2026 – CUSTOMS (N.T.) dated 22.01.26)
GST An advisory has been issued prescribing RSP-based valuation for notified tobacco goods from 01.02.2026. GST is computed on RSP, while systems should report net sale value, RSP-based tax, and correct invoice value. (Advisory dated 23.01.26)
Limitation issue pending before SC impugned demand quashed and matter remanded for fresh decision{ Bangalore Matics (P.) Ltd. vs. Union of India [2026] 182 taxmann.com 429 (Karnataka)} Facts The petitioner was issued GST proceedings and a demand order beyond the normal limitation period. The department justified the demand by relying on GST notifications extending limitation …
On filing second appeal with 10% pre-deposit, bank attachment after first appeal rejection must be lifted { S. S. Civil Construction (P.) Ltd. v. Assistant Commissioner of Revenue, State Tax [2026] 182 taxmann.com 359 (Calcutta HC) Facts: Assessee’s first appeal under GST was rejected by the appellate authority. Thereafter, the department attached the assessee’s bank …
Assignment of leasehold rights in plot is not supply of service as same not in course or furtherance of business { Aerocom Cushions (P.) Ltd. vs. Assistant Commissioner (Anti-Evasion), CGST & CX, Nagpur-1 [2026] 182 taxmann.com 432 (Bombay)} Facts Aerocom Cushions Pvt. Ltd. was allotted a plot on a long-term lease (95 years) for industrial …
DGFT: Amendments clarify eligibility, applicability date, exclusions, MSME continuity, bank discretion, reimbursement process, ceilings, and compliance for interest subvention on pre- and post-shipment export credit under EPM Niryat Protsahan. (Trade Notice No. 22/2025-26 dated 16.01.26)
