The Vidur Brief: Monthly Legal AI Dispatch

“Too many updates, too little time?” We got you.

March didn’t just march—it sprinted through a maze of tax tweaks, compliance upgrades, and SEBI circulars that could fill a law library. From income tax clarifications to regulatory shakeups by the Ministry of Finance, it was a month that kept every lawyer, CA, and compliance pro on their toes.

But don’t worry—we’ve untangled the jargon, trimmed the fat, and served up the key highlights in crisp, bite-sized pieces.
Fast to read. Easy to act on. Vidur-style.

Compliance Calendar – March 2025 (Quick Reference)

Tip from Vidur AI: Save this calendar as a checklist or sync it to your task management tool (like Notion, Trello, or Asana) to stay audit-ready and never miss a deadline.

Income Tax & CBDT: Clarity & Compliance First

• TDS on Salary (FY 2024–25): CBDT issued fresh guidance under Section 192, helping employers navigate both old and new tax regimes effectively.
  
• Compounding Offences Made Simpler: A detailed FAQ circular (17 Oct 2024) aims to ease compliance around compounding under the Income-tax Act.
  
• Double Taxation Clarity: Interpretation of the Principal Purpose Test (PPT) under India’s DTAAs was clarified – crucial for cross-border transactions.
  
• Income Tax Bill 2025 – Be Heard: The Ministry of Finance is inviting public comments on draft rules and forms. It’s time to shape the law.
  
• Forms 26Q & 27Q Updated: The Seventh Amendment Rules, 2025 introduce better reporting on TDS for firm partners.
  

VIDUR’s Tip: Want smoother payroll tax compliance? Or planning cross-border structures? These changes could impact your next move. Stop guessing and start advising confidently with instantly available expert-verified interpretations and clearances from VIDUR. 

SEBI: Empowering Markets with Transparency

• Major Amendments:
  
  • Enhanced insider trading norms under the SEBI (PIT) Regulations, 2025
    
  • Overhaul of listing, intermediaries, and credit rating regulations
    
• New Tools & Tech:
  
  • Launch of ‘Bond Central’ – a central database for corporate bonds.
    
  • Online reporting system under SAST Regulation 10(7)
    
• Investor-First Frameworks:
  
  • Updated norms for Social Stock Exchange
    
  • Stronger disclosures on Related Party Transactions
    
• Consultations Open: Big ideas brewing! SEBI is seeking views on EBP/RFQ platforms and easing IPO-related compliances.
  
• IFSC Boost: Draft circular proposes enabling stock brokers to operate via SBUs in GIFT City – paving the way for global play.
  

VIDUR’s Tip: If you deal in securities, debt markets, or IPO advisory—SEBI just handed you a regulatory playbook worth bookmarking. Instead of juggling multiple tabs and documents, use VIDUR – your AI Agent to instantly summarize these notifications and understand their practical implications.

    Ministry of Finance & CBIC: Trade, Customs, MSMEs in Focus

• Credit for MSMEs: A new credit assessment model launched to improve lending accuracy for small businesses.
  
• Customs Shake-Up:
  
  • “Certificate of Origin” now replaced with “Proof of Origin”
    
  • New anti-dumping duties and updated rules on diamond measurements
    
• Exporters Alert: Drawback eligibility clarified for goods with non-duty paid inputs.
  
• Drones Disposal Policy: CBIC issued a dedicated circular on managing UAS/UAV inventories.
  

VIDUR’s Tip: Involved in global trade or MSME financing? These changes could reshape your documentation and lending processes, check questions tailor-made for your need in vidur.in.

  GST & GSTN: Biometric Gets Smart

• Biometric Authentication Update: Directors can now complete authentication in their home state – reducing travel and easing registrations.
  

VIDUR’s Tip: A small but powerful upgrade – saving time and reducing friction for business promoters, VIDUR is here to assist you!

Other Notables: IBBI & Consumer Affairs

• IBBI Update: Insolvency professionals must now disclose information on carry-forward losses in Information Memorandums.
  
• Draft IST Rules: Legal Metrology tweaks proposed around Indian Standard Time (IST) – niche, but important for compliance-conscious businesses.
  

Closing Thought from The Vidur Brief:

Stay ahead of compliance, not behind the curve. Regulatory shifts like these are not just updates—they’re opportunities to streamline, scale, and secure your operations.

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