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Assessments under Section 144B of the Act are often described as both “faceless” and “jurisdiction-less”. India’s faceless assessment regime is an important part of a broader strategy to move away from manual, officer-led discretion-based scrutiny to a technology-led standardised and transparent tax administration. It significantly reduces the need for in-person meetings, improves accountability, and ensures…

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty plunged over 2% on Friday, snapping a two-day rally, as global weakness and rising geopolitical tensions dented investor sentiment.The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 1,690.23 points, or 2.25%, to close at 73,583.22. During the session, it fell as much as 1,739.04 points, or 2.31%, to 73,534.41. The NSE Nifty declined…