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Retrospective GST input tax credit amendment to impact commercial realty

The government’s retrospective amendment to the Finance Bill 2025 overrides the Supreme Court’s ruling from October 2024, disallowing ITC on construction expenses for leased properties. This affects real estate developers by reinstating tax demands and could lead to increased compliance…

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GST rate rationalisation needed: Finance SecyGST rates need to be rationalised: Finance Secretary

Replying to a query from industry representative at a FICCI post-budget meeting, Pandey said GST brought in transparency in taxation post its implementation in 2017.

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Modi’s Trump strategy sees quick concessions to avoid trade war

Narendra Modi US Visit: India is rapidly making concessions to the US to avoid a trade war under President Trump. Prime Minister Modi’s government has cut tariffs on various imports and agreed to accept unlawful migrants. Modi will meet Trump…

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Utilise Rs 20,000 crore allocated for R&D: DEA Secretary to India Inc

Economic Affairs Secretary Ajay Seth urges India Inc to leverage the Rs 20,000 crore R&D fund announced in the Budget through high-quality proposals by year-end. The Budget also proposes significant income tax cuts for the middle class to boost consumer…

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Finance Secretary to Team India Inc: Demand set for a surge, step up your investment game

Finance secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey urged India Inc to boost investments, emphasising demand surge and income tax reliefs in the budget that will leave taxpayers with an extra Rs 1 lakh crore. He encouraged industries to invest now, aiming for…

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About 96% of Indian professionals using AI and generative AI tools at work: Study

Despite being early adopters of AI and Gen AI tools, Indians are increasingly worried about technology replacing them if they do not continually upskill.

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EPFO: Taxation rule on Voluntary Provident Fund — the ₹2.5 lakh VPF threshold, explained
VPF allows employees to contribute more than the mandatory EPF rate for a larger retirement corpus. Contributions over ₹2.5 lakh face taxation on excess interest. VPF matches EPF's interest rate and qualifies for tax deductions under Section 80C, with specific withdrawal conditions.
₹17L tax refund denied after taxpayer missed ITR e-verification while caring for ill father: Here's what ITAT ruled
A Delhi taxpayer was denied a ₹17 lakh tax refund due to late e-verification of his ITR while caring for his ill father. ITAT ruled that denying the refund on technical grounds violates Article 265 of the Constitution, leading to a ruling in his favor.
Tamil Nadu: 25% salary hike for TASMAC liquor outlet employees to curb overcharging — See how pay increases
The Tamil Nadu state government has today hiked the salaries of employees working at its TASMAC liquor outlet by 25% with aim to bring in reforms — curb corruption and overcharging at these stores. Here's all we know…
HDFC Bank revises MCLR across tenures: Check latest lending rates and what they mean for your loan EMI
HDFC Bank's revised MCLR now ranges from 8.05% to 8.70%, affecting borrowers linked to the one-year or three-year rates. While the overnight rate decreased slightly, other tenures remain unchanged. Details here.
8th pay commission: HRA revision, minimum monthly transport allowance, salary increase — Check top demands by AINPSEF
8th pay commission: The All India NPS Employees Federation (AINPSEF) has demanded HRA revision, minimum monthly transport allowance, DA hike, and salary increase for central government employees and pensioners.
Top 5 business cycle mutual funds compared: AUM, returns and portfolio strategy
Business cycle funds aim to capture opportunities across different phases of the business cycle: growth, recession, slump, and recovery. ICICI Prudential Business Cycle Fund is the biggest fund with an AUM of ₹15,798 crore and has delivered an 18.77% return over the last three years.
DA hike: Kerala mulls 2% increase in Dearness Allowance by August for extra salary during Onam festivities
DA hike: Kerala is considering a 2% increase in Dearness Allowance for state government employees to be disbursed in their August salaries, ahead of Onam festivities. An official order is awaited.
Form 68 explained: Who should file the new exempt income statement, how it works, can it be revised — all FAQs answered
The income tax department has launched Form 68 under the Income-tax Act, 2025, for specified investment funds to file exempt income statements and claim tax benefits for eligible non-resident investors. Details here.
What is the active share of a mutual fund
Active share measures how different a fund's portfolio is from its benchmark index, expressed as a percentage between 0% and 100%.
Is a ₹35,000 monthly pension enough in Lucknow? Expert breaks down housing, healthcare, food and daily costs
Stretching a ₹35,000 monthly pension requires careful planning, especially in smaller cities like Lucknow and other similar urban areas. A structured budget, pre-built emergency savings, healthcare planning, and low-risk investments can help retirees manage expenses.