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Standard Chartered mulls options for India cards unit in retail pullback

Standard Chartered is reviewing its retail credit card business in India as part of a broader effort to reshape its operations in the country, people familiar with the matter said. The bank has held preliminary discussions with stakeholders and could…

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Mutual funds trim Paytm stake for first time since IPO; retail exits deepen. What’s next for investors?

Mutual funds have reduced their stake in Paytm for the first time since its IPO, while retail investors continue to exit. Despite this, several brokerages have upgraded the stock, citing improving regulatory conditions, clearer earnings visibility, and growth potential in…

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SC Tiger Global ruling strips TRC protection exposes Mauritius treaty exits and grandfathered investments to GAAR scrutiny

Apex court holds capital gains taxable despite TRC allows GAAR override post 2017 experts flag higher tax exposure for FPIs PE and VC funds.

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India-US trade deal 'very near' but can't put a deadline: Commerce Secretary

India’s Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal asserted on Thursday that the much-anticipated first tranche of India-US BTA is “very near” but stopped short of putting out a timeline.

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Skills favoured over formal degrees in blue-collar hiring: Report

‘Less than Tenth’ is now the most preferred qualification across job postings, signalling a decisive move away from traditional education filters, finds a report by WorkIndia, blue- and grey-collar recruitment platform.

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AIBI can examine possibility of assuming SRO role under Securities Market Code: SEBI WTM Varshney

The Securities Market Code will allow SEBI to delegate regulatory functions to market institutions and self-regulatory organisations, Whole Time Member Kamlesh Chandra Varshney said. “Can organisations like AIBI or other organisations in the capital market assume the role of SRO?…

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EPFO: Submitted a claim? Here's what the status message means and timeline for settlement process
Employees' Provident Fund Organisation: Today we look at how much time EPF claims take to be settled, what the status message means, and what subscribers can do to rectify any delays and complete the process.
A financial master sheet won't make you richer—but it could save your family from economic chaos
A financial master sheet is a single document that records the family's financial and administrative details, showing what assets exist, where they are held, and where supporting documents are stored.
Why large-cap funds are losing their alpha edge post-2010: Key factors behind decline and what investors should do
Large-cap funds have seen their alpha generation decline over the years compared with the Nifty 50 TRI. While funds outperformed strongly during 2000-2009, the advantage narrowed in the following decade and turned negative after 2020.
Not reporting bank interest or LTCG in your ITR? Avoid these 2 common tax filing mistakes
Many taxpayers mistakenly assume that TDS-deducted income or tax-exempt LTCG need not be disclosed in their ITR. Such omissions can create mismatches with AIS and Form 26AS, leading to tax notices or adjustments even when no additional tax is payable.
Pay commission: Maharashtra approves incentive allowance at 30% of basic pay for Anti-Narcotics Task Force personnel
The Maharashtra government has approved incentive allowance equivalent to 30% of basic pay for police officers and personnel in the Anti-Narcotics Task Force (ANTF) under the 7th central pay commission. 
ITR deadline 2026: Govt says portal can handle 1 cr returns daily; experts explain why you shouldn't wait until July 31
The government says the income tax e-filing portal can process up to 1 crore ITRs a day, but experts say taxpayers should not mistake higher capacity for a risk-free last-day filing experience. Here's why they don't expect an extension yet, and why waiting until July 31 could still be costly.
Active large-cap funds closely mirror Nifty 50 index: New study finds 90% overlap in sectoral allocation
Active large-cap funds may not provide as much diversification as many investors expect. A study shows their sector allocations and stock portfolios closely mirror the Nifty 50, with the overlap becoming even higher among the largest funds. 
ITR deadline tomorrow: What to select in the ‘reason for filing ITR’ field in your tax return form — Check here
The income tax return filing season is nearing its end, with over 5 crore returns submitted. A significant question on the ITR form is causing confusion. Here's how to respond to it.
DA hike: West Bengal govt employees to get 20% dearness allowance increase, October salaries before Durga Puja, says CM
DA hike: West Bengal state government employees will receive their 20% dearness allowance increase and salaries for October before Durga Puja festivities, according to Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. 
This EPFO error is silently hurting job prospects and hiring chances for several subscribers. Here's how
EPF subscribers are facing issues with overlapping employment records and missing data on the EPFO portal after its recent system migration. Lawyers explain whether employers can reject your job application solely due to EPFO portal error.