UK Economic Insights – January 2025

Diverging Economic Trajectories in the US and Eurozone  In the last quarter of 2024, the economic fortunes of the US and eurozone diverged sharply. The US economy continued to demonstrate resilience, achieving a 0.6% growth in Q4 and a commendable annual increase of 2.8%, underpinned by strong consumer spending and sustained government expenditures. In contrast, the eurozone faced economic stagnation, […]

GIFT City Updates – January 2025

IFSCA issues a consultation Paper on SPV Framework under IFSCA (Fund Management) Regulations, 2022 International Financial Services Centres Authority (“IFSCA”) has issued a consultation paper with respect to Special Purpose Vehicle (“SPV”) under IFSCA (Fund Management) Regulations, 2022 (“FME Regulations”). The consultation paper proposes the operationalisation of SPV under the controlling scheme in order to facilitate the growth of funds […]

Corporate Finance Updates – January 2025

Blackstone Inks MOUs To Invest $11 Bn In Maharashtra Over 3-5 Years Blackstone has signed three memoranda of understanding with the Maharashtra government at the World Economic Forum in Davos, committing an investment of approximately $11 billion (around INR 95,247 crores) over the next three to five years to develop infrastructure assets in the state. The agreements, made with Maharashtra […]

GST Calendar –Compliances for the month of January ’2025

GST Calendar –Compliances for the month of January ’2025 Nature of Compliances Due Date GSTR-7 (Tax Deducted at Source ‘TDS’)  February 10, 2025 GSTR-8 (Tax Collected at Source ‘TCS’)  February 10, 2025 GSTR-1  February 11, 2025 IFF- Invoice furnishing facility (Availing QRMP) February 13, 2025 GSTR-6 Input Service Distributor February 13, 2025 GSTR-2B (Auto Generated Statement) February 14, 2025 GSTR-3B  […]

RNM Tax Alert – Direct Tax Part for January 2025

Clarification Regarding Orders under Section 201 Of The Income-Tax Act, 1961 Under E-Appeal Scheme, 2023 The CBDT vide Order F. NO. 225/17/2025-ITA-II, dated 28-1-2025 clarified that Orders passed u/s 201 in pursuance of action u/s 133A are appealable before CIT(A) under e-Appeal Scheme, 2023. NOTIFICATION G.S.R. 67(E) [NO. 9/2025/F.NO.370142/18/2024-TPL], DATED 21-1-2025 The CBDT vide insertion of new Rule 6GB – prescribes […]