GST Fraud Case: Key Lessons from Reliable Trading Company vs. DGGI
The Allahabad High Court recently dismissed a major GST-related writ petition. The case involved M/s Reliable Trading Company, accused of wrongly claiming Input Tax Credit (ITC) using fake suppliers. This decision has sparked interest across the business and tax community. Let’s break it down in plain language and explore what it means for you. Quick […]
How to Use the Make in India Logo the Right Way – A Simple Guide for Businesses
The “Make in India” campaign is a big step taken by the Indian government to support local manufacturing and boost the country’s economy. The campaign has a special lion-shaped logo that helps people easily recognize products and services that are made or designed in India. If your business wants to use the “Make in India” […]
The Power of Renunciation: The Path to Purposeful Leadership
The Wisdom of Letting Go: Leadership Lessons from the Bhagavad Gita 2.71 Modern entrepreneurship often celebrates relentless ambition—the “never settle” culture that urges us to chase more: bigger revenues, new markets, constant hustle. Yet, the ancient wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita, especially in Chapter 2, Verse 71, offers a strikingly counterintuitive insight that’s as powerful […]
Kerala HC Relief: ITC Mix-Up Doesn’t Invite Penalty
Introduction In a landmark decision, the Kerala High Court ruled that a genuine mistake in classifying Input Tax Credit (ITC) under the wrong head in GSTR-3B does not justify penal action under Section 73 of the CGST Act—provided the total ITC balance is sufficient to cover the tax liability. The judgment, dated April 1, 2025, […]
What is Smart Contracts -based Accounting?
Smart contracts are self-executing programs on a blockchain that enforce the rules and terms inscribed in their code. In accounting, smart contracts can automate: – Recording transactions (journals, ledgers) – Enforcing payment terms – Revenue recognition – Asset tracking and depreciation – Compliance and audit trails Key Features 1. Automated Bookkeeping – Transactions (e.g., payments, […]
Let Go to Grow: Leadership Lessons for Entrepreneurs
Bhagavad Gita: Chapter 2, Verse 71 Sanskrit: विहारगा सत्त्वसंशुद्धिर्जनेन्द्रियाणां दमनं त्यागः। द्रव्यं दानं च तदिष्यं शमः शान्तिः सहितोषाम्।। Translation: “That person, who has let go all desires, who lives free from longing, who is without the sense of possession and ego, attains peace.” In this verse, Lord Krishna explains the foundational requirement for inner peace […]
Missed Your ITR Filing or e-Verification Deadline? Here’s How to Fix It (2025 Update)
If you’ve missed filing your Income Tax Return (ITR) or didn’t e-verify it on time, you’re not alone. Many taxpayers run into this issue each year. Fortunately, the Income Tax Department offers a remedy — the Condonation Request. Think of it as your official request for a second chance to stay compliant without penalties. In […]
National Startup Awards 5.0: Celebrating India’s Most Impactful Startups
The National Startup Awards 5.0 (NSA 5.0) is a flagship initiative by Startup India, under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). aiming to recognize and reward outstanding startups and ecosystem enablers that are building innovative products or solutions and scalable enterprises, with high potential of employment generation or wealth creation, demonstrating […]
Be the Ocean: Build a Business with Calm, Focus, and Depth Lessons
Bhagavad Gita: Chapter 2, Verse 70 Unshakeable Calm in Entrepreneurship In today’s fast-paced Business world, where goals, desires, and distractions flood us like rushing rivers, how do we stay centered and focused? How do we filter out noise and build resilience as entrepreneurs? Bhagavad Gita: Chapter 2, Verse 70 Sanskrit: _“आपूर्यमाणमचलप्रतिष्ठं समुद्रमापः प्रविशन्ति यद्वत्। तद्वत्कामा […]