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Carlyle-backed Sequent Scientific and Viyash Life Sciences Merger approved by NCLT

Carlyle’s portfolio companies, Sequent Scientific and Viyash Life Sciences, have received National Company Law Tribunal approval for their planned Rs 8,000 crore merger. This strategic combination aims to leverage back-end synergies between Sequent’s animal health business and Viyash’s human health…

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Luxe wheels gain speed on India’s salary surge as experience-led aspirations rise

Luxury car brands like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Audi are seeing a significant rise in buyers from salaried professionals and startup founders. This trend highlights strong corporate earnings and India’s economic growth. Wealth creation is expanding, with more senior professionals now…

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Geopolitical flare-ups, AI crash, tariff shocks to dampen India’s air travel demand in FY26, ICRA says

India’s air travel demand is projected to see modest growth of 4-6% in FY26 due to external shocks like geopolitical escalations and trade headwinds. Despite this, international passenger traffic for Indian carriers is expected to surge by 13-15%, driven by…

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Govt to notify new ITR forms, Income Tax Act 2025 rules by January 2026: CBDT chief

New Income Tax Return forms and rules will be notified by January. These changes will be effective from April 1, 2026, replacing the old Income Tax Act of 1961. The Income Tax Department aims for simple and easy-to-comply forms. Tax…

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Rural, industrial and service play will drive our next phase of growth: Castrol CFO

CFO Mrinalini Srinivasan in an interview with ETCFO said that rural and industrial are the two big levers for Castrol’s future growth. “Rural demand is rising, and we haven’t fully tapped it. Industrial is a large market where our presence…

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SC recalls order barring govt from retrospective green nod for projects

The Supreme Court has delivered a split verdict on retrospective environmental clearances. A majority of judges have voted to recall a previous judgment. This judgment had previously invalidated government office memoranda allowing post-facto environmental clearances. Projects already granted clearance under…

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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.