Economic Times Top Stories

• I-T depart litigation success rate falls to 12% at HCs; panel flags mechanical appeals, seeks expert litigation committee
• NFRA, ICAI mull mechanism to boost regulatory coordination
• Par panel recommends 'paradigm shift' in I-T dept's litigation mechanism; suggests setting up expert panel
• Parliamentary panel urges NFRA to conduct sectoral studies, frame industry specific audit guidance
• Impact of Gulf war: Input costs make electronics, cars & more goods expensive
• India on Gas: Need a Strong Push for a Self-Reliant India
• Antrix-Devas case setback: Dutch SC upholds $111 million award
• Crude above $100 raises risks for inflation, rupee and India Inc margins
• SBI General targets growth 15–20% above industry, strengthens retail and tech bets: CFO Jitendra Attra

Economic Times

• Unemployment dips marginally to 4.9% in Feb: Govt survey
• India gives major updates on LPG connections, ships in Gulf & citizens' return to homeland
• I-T depart litigation success rate falls to 12% at HCs; panel flags mechanical appeals, seeks expert litigation committee
• Income tax refunds delayed in 27 lakh cases; panel flags scrutiny bottlenecks, urges AI-based system
• Safex Chemicals Appoints Richa Malhotra as Group CFO
• India’s wholesale inflation hits 11-month high of 2.13% in February
• Trump vows to bring back tariffs ‘in another form’ after Supreme Court blow
• Modi-govt walks fine line between Iran and US as war hits economy
• Jobs data for 50 cities likely soon; Bengaluru, Mumbai in focus
• FinMin amends public float rules for IPO-bound cos

CA Club India

• Income Tax Refund Delays Rise Sharply, Finance Panel Raises Concern Over 27 Lakh Pending Cases
• GSTN Issues Advisory on Pre-Deposit Payment While Filing Appeals Before First Appellate Authority
• Income Tax Department Clarifies 'Significant Transactions' Emails Sent During Advance Tax e-Campaign for AY 2026-27
• Government Amends Securities Contracts Rules to Revise Minimum Public Shareholding Norms
• Finance Ministry Reconstitutes Advisory Board Under Narcotic Drugs Law for One Year
• ICAI Halts SPOM Tests from April 11-20 Due to SPMT Portal Upgrade
• Centre Renames Personal Income Tax as Non-Corporate Tax from FY 2025-26
• SBI Life Insurance Company Receives Rs 537.75 Crore Income Tax Demand for FY24
• President Murmu Urges Tax Officers to Exercise Authority With Humility and Constitutional Values
• Finance Ministry Urges Banks to Fast-Track IBC Case Resolution to Maximise Asset Value

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