by Team SKM | Dec 8, 2025 | Updates
Marriage and divorce change several tax positions under Indian law. The impact is seen in the taxation of gifts, spousal transfers, children’s income and alimony. The following is a structured overview of the key rules that clients should be aware of. Wedding gifts...
by Team SKM | Dec 8, 2025 | Updates
Understanding how equity income is taxed is essential for investors. Equity investments generate two streams of income: dividends and capital gains, each with separate tax rules. The method used to determine which equity units are considered sold first – the...
by Team SKM | Dec 8, 2025 | Updates
India’s new labour codes came into force on 21 November, restructuring the country’s social-security framework. Gratuity, ESI, maternity benefits, and several retirement-linked provisions now operate under the Social Security Code, while the Code on Wages mandates a...
by Team SKM | Dec 5, 2025 | Updates
The recent movement of the rupee past 90 against the dollar has created some anxiety, but current macroeconomic conditions suggest this depreciation is neither unusual nor harmful. With inflation low and global oil prices soft, the currency’s adjustment is unlikely to...
by Team SKM | Dec 5, 2025 | Updates
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.25 percent, marking the fourth rate cut since February. While the move is aimed at supporting economic activity, it has direct implications for depositors, particularly those who depend...
by Team SKM | Dec 4, 2025 | Updates
The Maharashtra Real Estate Regulatory Authority (MahaRERA) has issued a new standard operating procedure (SOP) to streamline how compensation is recovered from developers who fail to comply with orders. The SOP follows directions from the Bombay High Court and...
