The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Friday recommended more reforms to make India’s tax system “simpler, technology-driven and trustworthy” in Budget 2026-27. These changes, the industry body said, would help slash litigation, boost compliance, and align taxation policy with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

It recommended the government fast-track all tax dispute cases above Rs 100 crore for resolution within a year through multiple virtual hearings.

Currently, more than 0.5 million appeals are pending before Commissioners (Appeals), involving almost Rs 18 lakh crore of disputed demand.

At a pre-budget meeting with Revenue Secretary Arvind Shrivastava, the CII said that to build taxpayers’ trust, the existing Taxpayers Charter could be elevated to the status of a Statut

See Full Page