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TREND | 09 Apr 2025

Naidu pushes AI-driven tax monitoring to boost Andhra Pradesh revenue

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During a recent revenue review meeting in Amaravati, he highlighted successes achieved through AI, including the identification of over 1,000 builders with non-GST registrations.

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TREND | 09 Apr 2025

Sebi clarifies regulatory framework for Specialized Investment Funds

Business Standard

Markets regulator Sebi on Wednesday clarified the regulatory framework for Specialized Investment Funds (SIF) regarding minimum investment threshold. In its circular, Sebi said, "The new rule specifies that the minimum investment by an investor in all SIF strategies should be at least Rs 10 lakh at the Permanent Account Number (PAN) level." However, this rule does not apply to mandatory investments made by asset management companies (AMCs) for designated employees. Additionally, Sebi said the rules regarding the maturity of securities in interval schemes will not apply to interval investment strategies under SIF. Before this, investments were allowed only in securities that mature before the start of the next transaction period. If the securities have put or call options, the time left to exercise the put option must end before the next transaction period begins. The new provisions come into force immediately, it added. In February, Sebi came out with the regulatory framework for

SEBI Clarifies On Rules For Specialized Investment Funds

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FM Sitharaman woos UK investors, highlights India's growth, reform push

Business Standard

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has chaired an India-UK Investor Roundtable in London, attracting around 60 UK investors representing various pension funds, insurance companies, banks and other financial institutions. According to the Ministry of Finance, the high-level roundtable on Tuesday evening outlined the priorities of the government for enabling sustained economic growth and investment opportunities, with the policy support that is shaping "New India". It highlighted the efforts being made by the ministry to pursue process and governance reforms to reduce compliance burden and ease regulation for facilitating an enabling environment for business and investments. India offers a compelling growth opportunity for foreign banks and the government of India is actively encouraging foreign investment in the banking sector, Sitharaman told the gathering. With an expanding middle class and strong and stable policy environment, the Union Finance Minister said that India is set to

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TREND | 09 Apr 2025

Japan rules out using US Treasury holdings to counter Trump tariffs

Economic Times

Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato stated Japan will not use its U.S. Treasury bonds as leverage against American tariffs. This was in response to a suggestion to sell the bonds as retaliation. Kato clarified that these holdings are for potential currency intervention. Selling them would be like buying yen, a move Japan is wary of.

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TREND | 08 Apr 2025

Domestic Demand To Aid India's Growth Amid US Tariffs, Says Finance Minister Sitharaman

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India's strong domestic demand would attract foreign direct investment, Sitharaman said.

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TREND | 08 Apr 2025

Finance ministry notifies Form ITR-B to reveal undisclosed income

Business Standard

The block assessment process in income tax refers to a special procedure used by the tax authorities to assess the undisclosed income of a taxpayer

SEBI Registered Entities To Use Phone Number '1600' To Boost Investor Protection

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GST: Tax paid, credit denied

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Denying input tax credit due to procedural lapses, when the tax itself has been paid, not only causes double taxation but also undermines the promise of seamless credit flow

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TREND | 08 Apr 2025

CDSL to deposit Rs 3 cr as financial disincentive for technical glitches

Business Standard

The depository on Tuesday stated that Sebi's directions will have no impact on its operations or other activities

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TREND | 08 Apr 2025

Kia Motors Saw 900 Engine Thefts Over Five Years In Andhra Pradesh

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Kia runs a car manufacturing plant at Penukonda in Sri Sathyasai district, where police believe the engines theft began nearly five years ago. The company filed a police complaint on March 19.

Godrej Consumer Eyes Rs 500 Crore Revenue In Five Years With Pet Food Foray

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TREND | 08 Apr 2025

Five-day banking week unlikely to roll out in FY26: Finance ministry

Business Standard

The official further explained that such a change could negatively impact banking services, particularly on Saturdays, which remains a critical day for many customers to complete their banking txns