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Indian FMCG giants mull new manufacturing units for exports to US as tariffs bite

Indian consumer goods companies like Amul, ITC, Parle, and Godrej Consumer Products are exploring alternative manufacturing bases outside India—including third countries or even the US—to manage rising tariff-related risks. Amul, already producing milk in the US, plans to expand to…

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India should ‘aggressively pursue’ FTA with European Union, move ahead with reforms: Panagariya

Arvind Panagariya, Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission, urges India to aggressively pursue a free trade agreement with the EU amidst rising global tariffs, particularly from the US. He emphasizes the need for land and labor market reforms, alongside reduced…

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Hiring slowdown hits tier-2, 3 engineering colleges in Karnataka, big firms skip campus drives; skill mismatch blamed

Engineering colleges in Karnataka, particularly tier-2 and tier-3 institutions, are experiencing a significant decline in placements for the 2024-25 graduating batch. Mass hirings by large firms have decreased, impacting even high-demand fields like computer science. While smaller firms in AI…

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Sebi introduces joint inspection framework for brokers, DPs

This joint effort by market infrastructure institutions aims to replace the current system of separate assessments, reducing the burden on intermediaries.

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The Income Tax Bill, 2025 withdrawn, an updated version of the bill to be introduced on Monday August 11

The Central government withdrew the Income-Tax Bill, 2025, on August 8, 2025, which was initially introduced to replace the Income-Tax Act, 1961. A revised version, incorporating recommendations from the Select Committee led by Shri Baijayant Panda, is scheduled for introduction…

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Video surveillance provider Transline Technologies files draft IPO papers with Sebi

Transline Technologies, a video surveillance and biometric solutions provider, has filed draft papers with Sebi for its IPO. The public issue involves an offer for sale of 1.62 crore equity shares by promoters and a shareholder. The company offers integrated…

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Joint income tax return? This Rajya Sabha MP has a fix for couples paying higher taxes
Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha has proposed the provision of joint income tax returns for married couples to provide equitable relief for single-income households, similar to systems in developed countries.
Returning from Dubai for safety: will it affect my tax residency?
Once you qualify as a Resident and Ordinarily Resident under ITA, your global income becomes taxable in India.
Advance tax: How to check and download challan, make corrections in case of errors — step-by-step guide
The advance tax payment deadline was on 15 March. Taxpayers can check your payment status online, check and download your payment challan and make corrections. Here's where and how…
Missed advance tax final instalment deadline? Here's what taxpayers should do now to avoid higher penalties
Taxpayers who missed the 15 March advance tax deadline can still make the payment. However, delays incur interest under Sections 234B and 234C. Here's what they should do now. 
Tax harvesting can save money—but it can also derail your portfolio
As investors rush to optimize taxes before the financial year ends, experts warn that tax harvesting can trigger poor portfolio decisions and behavioural mistakes that undermine long-term returns.
A ₹38 lakh hospital bill—and the top-up claim that took months
Top-up policies are a cost-effective way to boost health insurance cover, but deductibles, paperwork and insurer coordination can complicate claims.
I bought an apartment in 2013 but registered it only in 2025. What is the year of acquisition?
If you had entered into an agreement with the builder in 2013 and the registration was undertaken only in August 2025, the date of acquisition would be the date of the agreement, i.e. 2013, and not the date of registration.
Can I use MF sales proceeds to pay home loan and get Section 54F benefit?
Section 54F exemption is unavailable because the residential property was acquired more than one year before the sale of the MF units. While the exemption fails the timing criteria, taxpayers can still use Section 80C and Section 24 deductions for principal, interest repayments under old tax regime.
Advance tax deadline today: Can you pay the final instalment on 15 March via credit card?
The final advance tax payment deadline for FY 2025-26 is 15 March 2026. Payments can be made via the e-filing portal, including credit cards, which may incur fees. Details here. 
How global reporting may pull crypto bets out of the grey zone
Through a series of legislative changes in 2025 and 2026, India has operationalized a reporting framework aligned with the OECD’s Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework, aiming to move crypto from an opaque asset class into a transparent financial instrument.