Blog - Advisors India

(0)
News

India set to resume approvals for Chinese imports after five-year freeze

India is set to expedite approvals for importing goods from China and other nations, including electronics and steel, signaling a thaw in relations. This move aims to boost local supply and meet surging consumer demand, especially after recent GST cuts.…

(0)
News

Deposit rates may have bottomed out, hints RBI data

Fresh rupee term deposit costs have risen for the first time in six months, signaling a potential bottoming out of deposit rates. This uptick, a four basis point increase to 5.60% in September, suggests tighter liquidity as credit growth accelerates…

(0)
News

Softbank-backed Meesho, Zomato-backed Shiprocket among 7 companies to get Sebi’s approval for IPO launch

As many as seven companies, including Softbank-backed e-commerce firm Meesho and Temasek-backed e-commerce enablement platform Shiprocket, have secured Sebi’s approval to raise nearly Rs 7,700 crore collectively, through initial public offerings (IPO), an update with the markets regulator showed on…

(0)
News

BSE resolves 143 investor complaints in October, receives 120 new ones

The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) said on Monday that it resolved 143 investor complaints against 90 companies during the month of October.

(0)
News

Lenskart IPO price sparks concern over Indian startup valuations

Lenskart’s $821 million IPO sold out quickly, but its valuation has raised concerns about Indian startups being overvalued. Despite strong demand, analysts worry mutual funds are paying steep prices for unprofitable companies, echoing past IPO debacles like Paytm. While Lenskart’s…

(0)
News

ICAI seeks measures to mitigate litigation, prevent tax avoidance in pre-Budget suggestions

In a release, the ICAI said the suggestions are for having prudent tax reforms aimed at facilitating ease of doing business and encouraging environmental sustainability.

1
...
663
664
665
666
667
...
3360

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.