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Economic Survey 2025-26: India adds 8.7 lakh jobs in Q2 FY26, women lead informal workforce growth

India’s labour market shows robust momentum with 8.7 lakh new jobs in Q2 FY26, while women dominate registrations on e-Shram, highlighting shifts in informal workforce and gendered employment trends.

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Economic Survey 2025-26 projects gradual rise in inflation in FY27 while FY26 sees multi-year lows

The Survey highlights easing food prices, soft global commodity trends and limited core pressures once precious metals are excluded.

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India’s FDI inflows rise despite global slowdown, net FDI jumps sevenfold: Economic Survey 2026

FDI outflows from India increased to $22.1 billion during April–November 2025. Despite this, improvements in gross inflows along with moderation in profit repatriation by foreign investors led to a sharp rise in net FDI. Net FDI increased nearly sevenfold to…

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AI boom failure may lead to broader financial contagion, warns Eco Survey

For India, the Survey said these global developments translate into external uncertainties rather than immediate macroeconomic stress, noting that slower growth in key trading partners, tariff-induced disruptions to trade and volatility in capital flows could intermittently weigh on exports and…

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US trade negotiations to conclude this year, reduce uncertainty: Eco Survey

FY27 is expected to be a year of adjustment, as firms and households adapt to changes, with domestic demand and investment gaining strength, it says.

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Economic Survey 2026 highlights manufacturing scale up, services export strength and strategic resilience for India Inc

The Economic Survey 2025 26 sets the tone for India Inc, spotlighting manufacturing scale up, services export strength, inflation comfort and strategic resilience amid global trade disruptions and economic uncertainty.

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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.