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Busting myths! H-1B visa holders are not ‘cheap labour’ – why foreign workers are important for US

A National Foundation for American Policy report argues that H-1B visa restrictions, including a new $100,000 fee, are counterproductive. The report highlights that H-1B holders are highly skilled professionals earning substantial salaries, not cheap labor, and that limiting these visas…

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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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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.