Viksit Gujarat Industrial Policy 2026: A Practical Overview
The Viksit Gujarat Industrial Policy 2026 is a five‑year framework (2026–2031) for industrial development in Gujarat, aligned with the broader goal of Viksit Bharat @2047. It aims to attract significant investment, deepen Gujarat’s role in global value chains, and promote innovation‑driven, sustainable industrial growth. This overview focuses on what has changed compared to earlier approaches […]
From Post‑Mortem Audit to Continuous Control Monitoring Audit
Introduction: Why finding issues later is no longer enough In many businesses, internal audit is still a post‑mortem exercise. Internal audit teams check transactions after the month, quarter, or year ends. They sample vouchers, test reconciliations, and issue a report. This work still helps, but it often comes too late. By then, the business has already […]
Your EBITDA and the Buyer’s EBITDA are rarely the same. Why?
Introduction: Why your EBITDA and the buyer’s EBITDA are rarely the same In many transactions, promoters are surprised when the buyer’s team presents an EBITDA number that is lower or different from what the business has been using internally. The financial statements are audited, MIS is reviewed every month, and still, the buyer’s view of […]
Make Your Business Due‑Diligence Ready
Introduction: Why due‑diligence readiness matters In recent assignments, one pattern has repeatedly emerged: whenever a serious buyer initiates due diligence, many businesses realise that they have not organised their information in the manner buyers typically expect. Although businesses prepare financial statements, they often do not reconcile them completely before the review process begins.Similarly, software data […]
How to Claim GST TCS Credit and Refund on the GST Portal
Selling on Amazon, Flipkart, or Meesho? Then you already have GST TCS credit sitting with the government and it is yours to claim. Every month, e-commerce platforms deduct TCS from your payouts at 0.5% (from July 2024 onwards) and deposit it with the government. Once the platform files GSTR-8, that credit flows to your account. […]
Provisional Refund under Inverted Duty Structure (2026 Guide)
What is Inverted Duty Structure (IDS)? An Inverted Duty Structure arises when the GST rate on inputs (purchases) is higher than the GST rate on output (sales). Because of this, Input Tax Credit (ITC) accumulates in electronic credit ledger and cannot be fully utilized. This leads to a working capital blockage for businesses — especially […]
RELIEF Scheme: What Indian Exporters Need to Know
PIB Release ID: 2242410Date: 19 March 2026Announced By: DGFT under Export Promotion Mission (EPM)Website: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2242410®=3&lang=1Implementing Agency: ECGC Ltd.Total Outlay: ₹497 Crore (allocated across insurance support, risk coverage, and MSME reimbursement under the RELIEF scheme) The RELIEF scheme for exporters helps reduce this sudden financial pressure and supports trade continuity. Why This Scheme Was Introduced Over […]
Allowances in Salary: Which Are Taxable and Which Are Exempt?
This document explains salary allowance taxability and TDS computation under both Old and New Tax Regimes, helping readers understand how different allowances affect taxable income and monthly deductions. It includes a detailed allowance wise table that clearly classifies each component based on taxability, eligibility under both regimes, and applicable exemption limits for accurate salary structuring. […]
AI Skill: Building Future-Ready Professionals Across All Sectors
The AI Imperative: Why AI Skill Enhancement Is No Longer Optional The transformation is here. According to recent industry analysis, 86% of organizations anticipate being AI-driven by 2028, while 80% of employees plan to use generative AI tools within the next five years[1]. This isn’t a distant future scenario—it’s happening now, and the gap between […]
The First Two Years of an E-commerce Brand: What You Must Build, Not Just Sell
Most Indian founders launching e-commerce brands start with one goal: sell as much as possible on Amazon, Flipkart, or their own website. In that rush, many delay building the systems, data capabilities, and brand assets they will need when sales actually scale. The result is familiar: chaos during major sale events, frustrated customers, fragile margins, […]