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ITAT follows binding HC and earlier coordinate bench rulings to hold that payments for IPLC/MPLS connectivity services are not taxable as royalty

Bandwidth Charges Not Royalty Under India-Singapore DTAA: ITAT Delhi

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The Finance Ministry has revised the GST rate structure for tobacco, pan masala, and related products, with the changes coming into effect from February 01, 2026.

Finance Ministry Revises GST Rates on Tobacco, Pan Masala and Nicotine Products; Effective from February 01, 2026

The highest excise duty is being levied in Gutkha at 91%. Chewing tobacco and Jarda Scented tobacco will attract 82% duty.

Government Amends Central Excise Duties for Tobacco Products from February 2026

The CBIC has notified new GST rules making retail sale price the basis for tax calculation on pan masala, tobacco and similar products, effective from February 1, 2026.

CBIC Notifies Major GST Changes for Pan Masala and Tobacco Products; Effective February 1, 2026

MCA has amended the rules for striking off companies, introducing a mandatory indemnity bond requirement for government companies. Know what has changed and its compliance impact.

Big MCA Change: Govt Companies Face New Indemnity Bond Rule for Strike-Off

The government has replaced the current cess rate with "Nil" for many ranges of serial numbers in the schedule covering certain entries between S. No. 1 and S. No. 38.

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Bandwidth Charges Not Royalty Under India-Singapore DTAA: ITAT Delhi

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CBIC Notifies Major GST Changes for Pan Masala and Tobacco Products; Effective February 1, 2026

Big MCA Change: Govt Companies Face New Indemnity Bond Rule for Strike-Off

Government Announces Nil Compensation Cess Rate Across Various Tobacco Products From Feb 1