Section148
The Finance Act, 2021

Amendment of section 2

In force As on 10 Oct 2026

Ministry Finance Cited by 6 provisions

Section 148 of the Finance Act, 2021 deals with amendment of section 2. Amendment of section 2. 148. In the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956 (42 of 1956) (hereafter in this Part referred to as the principal Act), in section 2,–– (i) | after clause (d), the following clause shall be inserted, namely:–– '(da) "pooled investment vehicle" means a fund established

Amendment of section 2.

148. In the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956 (42 of 1956) (hereafter in this Part referred to as the principal Act), in section 2,––

(i)after clause (d), the following clause shall be inserted, namely:––
'(da) "pooled investment vehicle" means a fund established in India in the form of a trust or otherwise, such as mutual fund, alternative investment fund, collective investment scheme or a business trust as defined in sub-section (13A) of section 2 of the Income-tax Act, 1961 (43 of 1961) and registered with the Securities and Exchange Board of India, or such other fund, which raises or collects monies from investors and invests such funds in accordance with such regulations as may be made by the Securities and Exchange Board of India in this behalf;';
(ii)in clause (h),––
(a)in sub-clause (i), for the words "other body corporate", the words "or a pooled investment vehicle or other body corporate" shall be substituted;
(b)after sub-clause (id), the following sub-clause shall be inserted, namely:––
"(ida) units or any other instrument issued by any pooled investment vehicle;".
Section 148, The Finance Act, 2021.

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Questions about Section 148

What does Section 148 of the Finance Act deal with?

Section 148 of the Finance Act is headed "Amendment of section 2". Amendment of section 2. 148. In the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956 (42 of 1956) (hereafter in this Part referred to as the principal Act), in section 2,–– (i) | after clause (d), the following clause shall be inserted, namely:–– '(da) "pooled investment vehicle" means a fund established

How do I find court cases under Section 148 of the Finance Act?

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What should I read with Section 148 of the Finance Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 2 (Income-tax), Income-tax Act 2 (Definitions), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 6 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it.

When was the Finance Act enacted?

Finance Act was enacted in 2021. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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