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InGovern seeks status of ESOP clawback from Rashmi Saluja, flags governance lapses at CHIL

InGovern Research urged Care Health Insurance Ltd (CHIL) to disclose details surrounding Rashmi Saluja’s ESOPs, citing governance lapses and regulatory breaches. The firm called for transparency on correspondence with IRDAI, legal opinions, and conflict of interest management. Pratap Venugopal denies…

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Flipkart to buy back $50 million in employee stock; 7,500 staff may benefit

Flipkart Esop buyback: Flipkart has completed a $50 million employee stock buyback, offering liquidity to around 7,000–7,500 staff at a time when the Walmart-owned ecommerce giant is looking to go public. The etailer is currently valued at about $35 billion,…

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Air India plane crash: Previous crew logged defect report related to flight’s stabilizer sensor, reveals probe findings

A preliminary report on the Air India Boeing 787-8 crash is out. The report reveals a previous crew logged a stabilizer sensor defect. An engineer cleared the aircraft after troubleshooting. During the flight, engine fuel cutoff switches activated. Pilots reported…

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Centre extends tax exemption to sovereign wealth funds & pension funds for 5 years

The Centre has provided a five-year extension for tax exemptions. Sovereign wealth funds and pension funds can now claim benefits on eligible investments in India until March 31, 2030. The Department of Revenue has formalized this extension. This move aims…

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Air India crash report: From fuel control shutoff in a second to pilots’ MAYDAY call, check key findings

A preliminary report by the AAIB reveals that Air India flight AI 171, en route from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick, tragically crashed shortly after takeoff, killing 241 people. The investigation indicates that engine fuel control switches were briefly turned off…

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From Compliance to Co-Pilot: CFOs Take the Driver’s Seat in India’sInnovation Economy

India Inc’s CFOs are undergoing a quiet but profound transformation—from cautious number-crunchers to bold, strategic enablers of innovation and growth. As veteran finance leaders Rakesh Bhatia, Khyati Maheshwari, Girish Goenka, Nithya Bala Subramanian, Pulkit Goyal, and Nitin Khanna highlight, the…

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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.
Gold investment taxation explained: Jewellery, gold ETF vs sovereign gold bonds
The investments in gold products of this category are treated as capital asset under the income tax laws so any gains realised over its acquisition cost is taxed under the head ‘capital gains’.
The Netherlands’ new tax experiment—and why investors should worry
The Netherlands plans to tax unrealized investment gains from 2028. India’s experience with punitive wealth and income taxes in the 1970s shows why taxing paper wealth can distort markets and behaviour.