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Next wave of growth will come from smaller towns, say India Inc entrepreneurs

India’s startup ecosystem is shifting focus to smaller towns and cities. Rising digital access and consumer demand in these areas are driving growth. Companies like Swiggy, Lenskart, Urban Company, and PB Fintech are expanding their reach. This trend signals a…

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Growth to be north of 6.8 per cent in FY26: CEA

The Economic Survey tabled in parliament in January had projected real economic growth of 6.3-6.8 per cent for FY26.

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Plugging into global value chains key to next phase of PLI success: CEA Nageswaran

CEA V. Anantha Nageswaran says India must move from indigenisation to strategic resilience by plugging deeper into global value chains, even as mobile exports surge under the PLI scheme.

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India should attract Chinese firms to manufacture here like Apple: CEA Nageswaran

Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran told ETBFSI that reducing dependence on China requires India to attract foreign companies in China exporting to India, as seen in Apple’s case. How can India replicate this model? What’s needed to strengthen manufacturing,…

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India CPI inflation likely fell to multi-year low of 0.48% in October: Reuters poll

India’s consumer inflation likely hit a decade low in October, driven by falling food prices and a higher comparison base. Economists suggest a GST cut also contributed, though some warn of potential supply-side shocks impacting future food inflation. Core inflation…

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State-owned PFC net profit rises 9% to ₹7,834.39 cr in Q2

Power Finance Corporation reported a nearly 9% rise in its September quarter net profit to ₹7,834.39 crore, driven by higher revenues. The company also declared an interim dividend and saw a 17% increase in consolidated Profit After Tax for H1…

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Can ESOP buyback payouts be taxed as capital gains? ITAT order offers hope for startup employees
The Bengaluru ITAT has asked tax authorities to reconsider the tax treatment of ESOP buyback payouts by applying the Karnataka High Court's ruling. The order could strengthen the case for taxing payouts from vested but unexercised ESOPs as capital gains instead of salary.
HDFC Bank launches ‘Max for Seniors’ and ‘Max for Her’ savings accounts; key features
HDFC Bank has introduced ‘Max for Seniors’ and ‘Max for Her’ savings accounts under its Savings Max portfolio. The accounts offer cyber protection, Auto Sweep benefits, insurance cover, health support and lifestyle privileges designed for senior citizens and women customers.
Unified Pension Scheme sees over 1.18 lakh Central government employees opt in; Centre rules out any changes
More than 1.18 lakh Central government employees and eligible retirees have opted for the Unified Pension Scheme. The Centre has told Parliament there is no proposal to review, modify or replace the pension scheme.
8th Pay Commission consultations gather pace: Tracking 8 key pensioner demands of RSCWS on pay, retirement security
8th Pay Commission: The Commission is reviewing eight pensioner demands raised by RSCWS, including higher basic pay, revised HRA, transport allowance and stronger retirement benefits. The RSCWS proposals aim to improve pensions for Indian Railway employees.
Finance Ministry moves to enable MDR on UPI — Here's what scrapping zero MDR provision means for UPI users
The Union Ministry of Finance has made moves to enable merchant discount rates on UPI and proposed scrapping the zero MDR provision. We take a look at what this decision could mean for UPI customers.
REITs vs REIT mutual funds: Structure, taxation rules, returns and suitability for investors compared
REITs and REIT mutual funds offer investors exposure to the real estate sector but differ in structure, taxation, and returns. While REITs focus on rental income from properties, REIT funds combine REIT exposure with real estate equities. 
New Fund Offer: Should you invest in an NFO when a similar mutual fund with a proven track record exists?
If a similar mutual fund with a proven track record already exists in the market, experts say investors should prefer an established scheme unless the NFO offers a genuinely differentiated strategy that complements their portfolio and investment goals.
Value funds: Only two schemes have negative alpha; Quant and DSP lead category in benchmark outperformance
Only two value funds have negative alpha, indicating they lag their benchmark indices, while Quant Value Fund and DSP Value Fund record the highest positive alpha. The contrast in alpha was also reflected in return performance, with the positive-alpha funds delivering better returns. 
Has EPFO wage ceiling been raised to ₹25,000? Here's what report says about the monthly contribution limit
Finance Ministry has approved an increase in EPF wage ceiling to ₹25,000 monthly from current ₹15,000, as per a Moneycontrol report. If approved this would expand coverage to more salaried workers.
How to report F&O income in ITR for AY 2026-27: Deadline, turnover, audit rules and key changes in tax forms
F&O trading is treated as non-speculative business income and must be reported under business income in ITR. For AY 2026-27, taxpayers need to disclose F&O turnover and income in dedicated fields in ITR forms. They also need to comply with tax audit and carry-forward rules.