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Oracle plans to raise $45 billion to $50 billion in 2026

“Oracle is raising money in order to build additional capacity to meet ‌the ‍contracted demand from our ‍largest Oracle Cloud Infrastructure customers, including AMD, ‌Meta, NVIDIA, OpenAI, TikTok, xAI and others”, the company said in a statement.

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CFOs call Budget 2026 balanced, laud customs reforms, but flag execution risks

Chief financial officers (CFOs) across sectors have described Budget 2026 as balanced and progressive, with no major negative surprises. The budget, they said, laid a clear emphasis on manufacturing-led growth, infrastructure build-out, simpler taxation and lower compliance friction.

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Investment in data centres may cross $200 bn, nuclear energy important to power it: Vaishnaw

The minister said the sector has received an investment proposal of $90 billion, of which $70 billion has started moving into the construction phase.

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Budget Series Live: What Budget 2026 means for BFSI and Finance Leaders

As markets and institutions parse the fine print of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s ninth consecutive Budget, ETBFSI and ETCFO go live with the fourth and final episode of their Budget Series to decode what Budget 2026 means for banks, NBFCs,…

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Union Budget 2026: Sitharaman proposes overhaul of accountant definition under safe harbour rules to boost Indian firms globally

Sitharaman said that the government will set up a Joint Committee of Ministry of Corporate Affairs and Central Board of Direct Taxes for incorporating the requirements of Income Computation and Disclosure Standards (ICDS) in the Indian Accounting Standards (IndAS) itself.

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AI must benefit people and create jobs; startups central to India’s AI push, says FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasizes AI for people and jobs in India. The government supports startups and practical AI solutions. India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 is launched to boost semiconductor manufacturing and design. Incentives for electronics components manufacturing are also increased.…

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8th Pay Commission fitment factor: Is the government considering employees' key demand? Here's what it said
The Centre has clarified that the 8th Pay Commission is not required to keep the government informed about its deliberations, including proposals on the fitment factor. It also declined to comment on employee demands, saying the Commission will determine its own procedure.
Over 5 crore ITRs filed for AY 2026-27: Income Tax Department urges taxpayers to file before July 31 deadline
With the July 31 ITR filing deadline approaching, the Income Tax Department says over 5 crore returns have already been filed for AY 2026-27. Here's who should file ITR-1, who needs ITR-2, and why you shouldn't wait until the last minute.
8th Pay Commission: How rise in annual increments from 3% to 5% could boost Level 1 employee pay over 5 years
The 8th Pay Commission may consider higher annual increments for central government employees as proposed by several prominent unions. A 5% increment scenario shows Level 1 basic pay rising from ₹18,000 per month to around ₹24,200 per month in five years.
ITR filing deadline: Can freelancers declare earnings as business income? Tax experts explain
Freelance income cannot always be reported as business income in ITR filings. Here is when earnings qualify as business income, salary, or other sources; common filing mistakes; presumptive taxation rules; and expert tips to avoid tax notices and ensure compliance before the 31 July deadline. 
ITR filing 2026: Why 31 July is not the deadline for all salaried taxpayers and who gets more time
The 31 July ITR filing deadline may not apply to all salaried taxpayers. The applicable due date depends on the taxpayer’s overall income profile, ITR form, and audit requirements. Those with business or professional income may get additional time. 
Large & mid-cap funds strike a balance: Higher returns than large-caps, lower volatility than mid-caps
Large & mid-cap funds have historically delivered a balance between returns and volatility. Over the past 5 years, the benchmark index gave 14% returns, compared with 10% for large-caps and 18% for mid-caps. 
PNB Housing Finance tops list of mutual funds' 10 favourite small-cap stocks; Crompton Greaves, Delhivery make the cut
Despite varying investment strategies, some small-cap stocks are common across mutual fund portfolios. The latest analysis reveals the 10 most widely held small-cap stocks, with PNB Housing Finance featuring in 146 schemes, followed by Crompton Greaves and RBL Bank.
Filed ITR in May or June? Here's why you should revisit it and check these 7 key things before 31 July deadline
Taxpayers who filed their ITR in May or June should revisit their return before the 31 July deadline. Checking e-verification status, AIS, TIS, Form 26AS, TDS credits, bank details and reported income can help avoid errors and refund delays. 
ITR filed and verified? Here's how the Income Tax Department spots mismatches—and when it sends a notice
The CPC first verifies that you've used the correct ITR form, filled in all mandatory schedules, and that there are no calculation errors. If it finds major issues, you may receive a defective return notice.
Hidden risks of UPI Autopay: Nykaa AVP’s LinkedIn post sparks debate about free trials
Lokesh Ahuja from Nykaa shared a cautionary tale about hidden AutoPay mandates after teaching his mother how to make UPI payments. He emphasises the importance of digital literacy.