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PhysicsWallah grows 33% in Q1FY26, but losses widen

IPO-bound PhysicsWallah reported a 33% revenue jump to Rs 847 crore in Q1FY26, though net losses widened to Rs 127 crore due to a 39% rise in expenses. The edtech unicorn’s offline segment led revenue at 48.75%, with its Rs…

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Timex India Q2 profit jumps 70% to Rs 30 crore; premium brands and e-commerce fuel record growth

Timex Group India just celebrated a record-breaking quarter with a staggering 70% increase in profit after tax and a 40% rise in total income. The momentum was driven by successful contributions from premium brands like Versace, Timex, and Guess. Significant…

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Rupee sidesteps gains in Asian peers as deprecation bias lingers

The Indian Rupee ended almost flat on Thursday. Dollar demand from importers kept the currency in check. Positive regional market trends offered some support. Traders expect the Rupee to trade within a narrow band. The Reserve Bank of India has…

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KFC’s India operator Devyani International posts quarterly loss as demand muted

Devyani International, operator of KFC and Pizza Hut in India, reported a quarterly loss as demand faltered and same-store sales declined for both brands. Despite revenue growth and store expansion, the company faced pressure from competition and the acquisition of…

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Google’s new ‘Project Suncatcher’ to build AI data centres in space

The advantages are radical—constant sunlight, minimal atmospheric loss, no nightfall and vacuum-based cooling that could cut energy costs by up to 40% versus Earth-based data centres.

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Simplified GST Registration to boost compliance, ease of doing business; experts flag low cap, tough exit

Experts call it a step toward ease of doing business but flag low threshold and restrictive exit conditions.

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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.