CBDT Amends Income Tax Rules 2026, Expands Definition of ‘Specified Fund’ Under Rule 157:

The CBDT notifies Income Tax (Second Amendment) Rules, 2026, expanding the definition of "specified fund" to include SEBI and IFSCA-regulated alternative investment funds.
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CBDT Amends Income Tax Rules 2026, Expands Definition of ‘Specified Fund’ Under Rule 157
The CBDT notifies Income Tax (Second Amendment) Rules, 2026, expanding the definition of "specified fund" to include SEBI and IFSCA-regulated alternative investment funds.
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