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Travellers visiting London may need to pay a new ‘tourist tax’ soon

London plans to introduce a tourist tax on hotel and short-term rental stays. This new levy aims to generate significant revenue for the city. Similar to schemes in Scotland and other global cities, the proposed tax could boost London’s economy.…

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UK slaps sugar tax on milkshakes in battle against child obesity

The UK government on Tuesday extended a sugar tax to include milkshakes as part of the fight against obesity and tooth decay in children. Tooth decay is currently the leading cause of hospital admissions for children aged between five and…

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India’s GDP growth numbers for first half of FY26 expected to touch 7.6%: ICICI Report

The domestic GDP growth in the first half of the current financial year, FY26, is expected to come in at 7.6 per cent, higher than the 6.1 per cent recorded during the same period last year, as highlighted in a…

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Tax cuts dent revenue growth, less scope for fiscal policy support to economy: Moody’s

Revenue growth in India has been kind of feeble anyway, and the newly announced tax cuts could put additional burden on the economy, meaning that there will be less fiscal policy support coming, a Moody’s official said.

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Crude oil prices could fall into the $30s by FY27-end, says JP Morgan. Here’s why

JP Morgan predicts Brent crude could plunge into the $30s by FY27-end as non-OPEC+ supply surges sharply outpace demand. Robust offshore projects, expanding shale output, and rapid inventory build are expected to deepen the global glut. The bank warns that…

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Tax audit report for charitable trusts cannot mirror business audits: Principal Chief Commissioner

The Income Tax Department plans to simplify tax audits and registration for non-profit organisations. Principal Chief Commissioner Debjyoti Das said that the department is working towards tangible changes to ease complex audit reporting and streamline the re-registration framework.

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8th Pay Commission: How 3%, 5%, 6% annual increments could raise central government employees' salaries over 5 years
8th Pay Commission: Employee unions are seeking annual increments of up to 7%. Illustrative projections show how 3%, 5% and 6% annual increments could significantly increase central government employees' basic pay over five years through compounding.
Can unpaid business expenses be claimed as tax deduction? ITAT Mumbai's ruling explains when you can
A redevelopment firm won tax relief after the ITAT ruled its ₹8 crore tenant compensation provision was not contingent. The order explains when unpaid business liabilities can still be claimed as deductible expenses.
Filed your ITR before 31 July but found an error later? Tax expert explains who can revise and how
Filed your ITR before the 31 July deadline but spotted an error later? Eligible taxpayers can still revise their return under Section 139(5). Here's who can file a revised ITR, the process and the key documents to verify.
India's loan story: Women, younger borrowers and non-metro regions driving credit growth as numbers jump to 74% in 2026
Women, younger borrowers and non-metro regions are driving credit growth in the country. The number of eligible Indians opting for loans has jumped from 34% in 2017 to 74% in 2026.
Large caps could be set for a stronger run after years of small and mid-caps outperformance: New report lists 6 reasons
After years of small and mid-cap outperformance, large caps could be poised for a stronger phase. A new report cites six factors, including improving economic growth, attractive valuations and supportive macro trends, while urging investors to maintain a balanced market-cap approach.
Small-cap funds lead FY27 so far, beating mid, flexi and large-cap funds; JM Small Cap tops chart with over 32% return
Small-cap funds have emerged as the best-performing equity category in FY27 so far, delivering an average return of 22.31% between 1 April and 31 July. They were followed by mid-cap funds with 17.22%, flexi-cap funds with 14.06%, and large-cap funds with 10.52% returns. 
How to calculate capital gains on NPS Tier II withdrawals
The eNPS portal does not currently provide a separate capital gains statement for Tier II accounts. Here's how withdrawals may be taxed and what investors need to know.
Income-tax returns: Here's a list of invoices, documentation employees should retain to support tax-free reimbursements
Income-tax returns: The due date for ITR-1 and 2 passed on 31 July, but taxpayers using ITR-3 and 4 have time to complete their process. Amid the tax season, we explain what invoices and documents employees should retain to support tax-free reimbursements.
No international funds open? These 15 domestic funds still hold foreign equities — two schemes have over 26% allocation
With international mutual funds facing investment restrictions due to overseas limits, investors can explore domestic mutual funds with significant foreign equity exposure. A total of 15 equity and hybrid funds have invested in foreign stocks, including two schemes with more than 26% exposure.
EPFO: Want to check your employees provident fund balance, download passbook? Here's how using portal, Umang app, SMS
Want to check your employees provident fund (EPF) balance, contributions, interest earned or download your passbook? Here's how you can do so using the official EPFO portal, Umang app, SMS, missed call or helpline.