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Company registrations surge 26% in October; LLP incorporations up 38% on GST cuts, growth optimism

Company registrations surged 26% in October, with LLPs up 38%, driven by optimism over GST cuts and strong economic outlook. This growth, despite external headwinds, marks a favorable base effect and a sustained trend of increased incorporations, signaling investor confidence…

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Exclusive: ICAI proposes majority-control rule for multidisciplinary partnership firms

Institute tells MCA that audit domains must remain with respective regulators; calls for registration based on partner majority.

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ECL framework can be misused for smoothing profits, warns Ashok Haldia on governance risks in banks

The former ICAI secretary Ashok Haldia told ETCFO that ECL models will require unbiased consideration of macroeconomic forecasts and forward-looking information, which may be intrinsic to the bank, its business, or derived from external conditions, and their linkages with expected…

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India’s consumption outlook brightens as reforms, rural demand set stage for Q3 revival: BoB Report

India’s consumption demand is set for a strong rebound in the next quarter. Rural recovery and tax reforms in urban areas will drive this growth. Deferred demand from the previous quarter will also contribute. Favourable monsoon and festive season tailwinds…

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How AI is tilting India’s IT balance

The typical IT playbook of hiring software engineers offshore to drive tech projects is being rewritten with AI, Shristi Achar and Beena Parmar analyse.

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AI to reshape every Walmart job, from store floors to leadership, says CEO

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon stated that artificial intelligence will transform every role within the company, from leadership to front-line positions. While AI will both replace and create jobs, Walmart is focusing on equipping its 2.1 million employees with generative AI…

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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.