CBDT Webinar Decodes New Income-tax Act, 2025 with Global Focus on International Tax & Transfer Pricing
Over 1,100 participants from 16 countries joined the session, which focused on India’s evolving tax framework, cross-border cooperation, and reforms under the new Act and Rules, 2026
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), in collaboration with PwC India, organised an outreach webinar titled “Decoding the new Income-tax Act, 2025 - International Tax and Transfer Pricing Aspects” on June 9, 2026. The session aimed at facilitating a smooth transition into the new Income-tax Act, 2025 and the accompanying Income-tax Rules, 2026. The webinar...
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), in collaboration with PwC India, organised an outreach webinar titled “Decoding the new Income-tax Act, 2025 - International Tax and Transfer Pricing Aspects” on June 9, 2026. The session aimed at facilitating a smooth transition into the new Income-tax Act, 2025 and the accompanying Income-tax Rules, 2026.
The webinar drew participation from over 1,100 stakeholders across 16 overseas jurisdictions, including the USA, UK, Australia, China, Singapore, Japan, Mauritius, Qatar, and the UAE. It served as a platform for dialogue and knowledge-sharing on India’s evolving taxation framework.
Senior officials from the Income Tax Department, Ms. Monica Bhatia, Principal Chief Commissioner (International Taxation); Shri Raman Chopra, Chief Commissioner (International Taxation); and Dr. Anjula Jain, Commissioner (International Taxation-2, New Delhi), addressed the gathering. PwC India was represented by senior partners.
In her keynote, Ms. Bhatia highlighted the collective efforts of the Department and stakeholders in ensuring a seamless transition to the new law. She underscored the growing importance of cross-border transfer pricing mechanisms, international cooperation, and India’s expanding role in the global taxation ecosystem. She also stated the relevance of Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) and Safe Harbour provisions in providing certainty and ease of compliance for taxpayers.
A detailed presentation outlined the structural reforms and comparative aspects between the Income-tax Act, 1961 and the Income-tax Act, 2025, including newly introduced rules, forms, and procedural updates. The interactive session saw participants raise numerous queries, which were addressed by senior officers.
The initiative was widely appreciated by international participants, who expressed interest in continued engagements with the Department to better understand India’s new taxation regime.
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