GST 2.0 — New Slabs, Rates and the 57th Council Reforms
The 57th GST Council met on 7-8 October 2026 and left rates alone, going after arrest powers, refund deadlines and small notices instead. Where GST 2.0 stands after thirteen months.
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CHG-4 Satisfaction of Charge: The 30-Day, 300-Day and Condonation Routes
A satisfied charge still showing as open is a diligence problem waiting to happen. The 30-day CHG-4 window, the 300-day proviso, what changes beyond it, and how to file without waiting on the bank.
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Director Disqualification Under Section 164(2)(a): What Happens and How to Fix It
Three years of missed annual filings disqualifies every director for five years, automatically. What Section 167(1)(a) actually vacates, the six-month grace for new appointees, DIR-8/9/10, and the routes out.
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How to Reply to an ROC Adjudication Notice Under Section 454
An ROC adjudication notice under Section 454 gives you 15 to 30 days to reply. What the notice must contain, the 30-day rectification route for annual filing defaults, the Section 446B cap, and the 60 and 90 day clocks that follow the order.
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CCFS-2026 Has Closed: What ROC Late Filing Costs Now
The MCA compliance scheme closed on 15 September 2026. Additional fees are back to Rs 100 per day, with adjudication, strike-off and director disqualification behind them.
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GST portal error codes — what they mean and how to fix them
Decode GST portal error codes: RET191106, RET191113, RET191175, e-invoice 2150 and 3028, and the emSigner connection failure. Cause and fix for each, with exact steps.
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Statutory Audit of a Manufacturing Company — Key Focus Areas and Checklist 2026
Statutory audit of a manufacturing company in 2026: key focus areas, inventory, fixed assets, production, GST, internal controls, CARO 2020 and audit checklist
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GST ON ONLINE GAMING AND CASINO AFTER 40% SLAB — VALUATION AND COMPLIANCE 2026
Understand GST on online gaming and casinos in 2026, including the 40% GST rate, valuation of player deposits and winnings, GGR treatment, input tax credit
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Startup India recognition using the revised 2026 framework — cooperative societies now eligible
Learn about Startup India Recognition 2026, including cooperative society eligibility, ₹200 crore turnover limit, Deep Tech rules, application process, fees and benefits.
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Trademark Watch and Enforcement: Monitoring Online Infringement in 2026
Learn how trademark watch and enforcement can help Indian businesses detect online infringement, protect brands and take timely action against unauthorised use.