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NCLT orders insolvency process against Gstaad Hotels over Rs 666 crore default

The NCLT has initiated insolvency proceedings against Gstaad Hotels, owner of JW Marriott Bengaluru, following a default of Rs 665.74 crore to Omkara Asset Reconstruction. The tribunal dismissed Gstaad’s objections regarding debt assignment and interest calculations. This decision enforces a…

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Don’t aggressively push loans, keep interest rates reasonable: FM Nirmala Sitharaman to NBFCs

Nirmala Sitharaman urged NBFCs to avoid aggressive loan marketing. She emphasized fair recovery practices aligned with RBI guidelines. Sitharaman highlighted the importance of collaboration between NBFCs and banks. She wants NBFCs to focus on risk management and customer well-being. Sitharaman…

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Explained: American Viceroy does a Hindenburg on Anil Agarwal’s Vedanta. Here’s what you need to know

Viceroy Research has accused Anil Agarwal’s Vedanta Group of being a ‘Ponzi scheme,’ triggering a stock crash. The report alleges that Vedanta Resources, the parent company, is draining cash from Vedanta Limited through disproportionate dividends and debt, pushing the group…

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Trump slaps up to 30% tariffs on seven nations including Sri Lanka

President Trump has declared new tariffs on imports from seven nations, set to commence on August 1, 2025. Algeria, Iraq, and Libya will face a 30% tariff, while Brunei, Moldova, and the Philippines will encounter a 25% tariff. This action…

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Closed-door meet at Bombay House: Tata Sons chief Chandrasekaran makes a move Ratan Tata never did

In an unprecedented move, Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran briefed the Tata Trusts board on the conglomerate’s performance and future strategies, a departure from the tradition established during Ratan Tata’s tenure. The update included progress in key sectors like semiconductors,…

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Asian Paints exits Akzo Nobel India; sells 4.42 pc stake for Rs 734 crore

Asian Paints divested its entire 4.42% stake in Akzo Nobel India, the maker of Dulux paints, for ₹734 crore through an open market transaction. This sale occurred as Sajjan Jindal’s JSW Paints is set to acquire Akzo Nobel’s India unit.…

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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.