Avinash Kurungot
Avinash Kurungot is a B.B.A. LL.B (Hons.) Graduate from Christ University, Bangalore. Following a stint in Civil Litigation, marking appearances across the High Court of Kerala and various sub-courts, he has channelled his skills towards developing engaging tax, finance and news content.
GST Portal Update: Taxpayers Can Now Claim Order-Based Refunds Despite Zero or Positive Balance
The Goods and Services Tax Network ( GSTN ) issued a fresh advisory on August 28, 2025, announcing a key system enhancement within the GST portal...
![Boost to Pharma & Wellness Sectors: DGFT Fixes New SION for Minoxidil, Benfotiamine & Vitamin B1 HCL [Read Notice]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/08/28/250x150_2081528-pharma-wellness-dgf-sion-taxscan.webp "Boost to Pharma & Wellness Sectors: DGFT Fixes New SION for Minoxidil, Benfotiamine & Vitamin B1 HCL [Read Notice]")
Centre Extends Cotton Import Duty Exemption by Three Months: Changes Come A Day After Trump’s 50% Tariffs on India [Read Notification]
The central government on Thursday announced the extension of the duty-free exemption period for the import of cotton. The extension has been effectuated to ease pressure on India’s textile...
![Centre Extends Cotton Import Duty Exemption by Three Months: Changes Come A Day After Trump’s 50% Tariffs on India [Read Notification]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/08/28/500x300_2081387-cotton-import-duty-taxscan.webp "Centre Extends Cotton Import Duty Exemption by Three Months: Changes Come A Day After Trump’s 50% Tariffs on India [Read Notification]")
Justices Alok Aradhe and Vipul Pancholi Elevated to Supreme Court Amid Justice Nagarathna’s Objections on Seniority
The Central Government has notified the elevation of Bombay High Court Chief Justice Alok Aradhe and Patna High Court Chief Justice Vipul Manubhai Pancholi as judges of the Supreme Court. The...
Delhi Govt. Appoints Eight Official Receivers for District Courts under Provincial Insolvency Act, 1920 [Read Notification]
The Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi has formally appointed eight advocates as Official Receivers for the different district courts present across the capital city. The...
![Delhi Govt. Appoints Eight Official Receivers for District Courts under Provincial Insolvency Act, 1920 [Read Notification]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/08/27/500x300_2081166-delhi-govt-provincial-insolvency-act-district-courts-under-provincial-insolvency-act-taxscan.webp "Delhi Govt. Appoints Eight Official Receivers for District Courts under Provincial Insolvency Act, 1920 [Read Notification]")
RBI Central Board Director Dr. Ravindra H. Dholakia re-appointed to NABARD Board of Directors [Read Notification]
The Central Government has re-appointed Dr. Ravindra H. Dholakia to the Board of Directors of the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) Dr. Dholakia is currently the...
![RBI Central Board Director Dr. Ravindra H. Dholakia re-appointed to NABARD Board of Directors [Read Notification]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/08/27/500x300_2081150-rbi-rbi-central-board-director-central-board-director-rbi-central-board-taxscan.webp "RBI Central Board Director Dr. Ravindra H. Dholakia re-appointed to NABARD Board of Directors [Read Notification]")
Central Govt. Notifies Issue of ₹100 Coin to Commemorate Birth Centenary of the ‘Bard of Brahmaputra’ – Dr. Bhupen Hazarika [Read Notification]
The Central Government has notified the issue of a ₹100 coin to commemorate the birth centenary of legendary singer and former Member of the Assam Legislative Assembly, Dr. Bhupen Hazarika. The ...
![Central Govt. Notifies Issue of ₹100 Coin to Commemorate Birth Centenary of the ‘Bard of Brahmaputra’ – Dr. Bhupen Hazarika [Read Notification]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/08/27/500x300_2081134-central-government-ministry-of-finance-dr-bhupen-hazarika-taxscan.webp "Central Govt. Notifies Issue of ₹100 Coin to Commemorate Birth Centenary of the ‘Bard of Brahmaputra’ – Dr. Bhupen Hazarika [Read Notification]")
DGFT Suspends SION of various Food and Related Products: Allows Advance Authorization Benefits for Exporters [Read Notice]
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade has issued Public Notice No. 20/2025-26 dated 26.08.2025. The DGFT has suspended the Standard Input Output Norms (SION) of various food and related...
![DGFT Suspends SION of various Food and Related Products: Allows Advance Authorization Benefits for Exporters [Read Notice]](https://images.taxscan.in/h-upload/2025/08/27/500x300_2081049-dgft-notifies-dgft-service-exports-declaration-services-export-from-may-1-taxscan.webp "DGFT Suspends SION of various Food and Related Products: Allows Advance Authorization Benefits for Exporters [Read Notice]")
Donald Trump’s 50% Tariffs on Indian Exports Effective Today: $48.2 Bn Trade at Risk amid US-India Talks
US President Donald Trump has doubled down on his intent to increase tariffs levied on goods exported from India, with a ginormous 50% tariff being effective from today onwards. India faces the...
