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SC upholds CESTAT ruling, rejects ₹244-cr service tax and penalty demand on Airtel

A bench led by Justice JB Pardiwala upheld the January order of the Chandigarh bench of the Customs, Excise And Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) that quashed the department’s demand including penalty against Bharti Airtel.

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Tata Consumer says GST rate cut transition hit sales of key brands

Tata Consumer Products experienced significant sales disruption for brands like Capital Foods and Organic India during the GST rate cut transition, exceeding expectations. While the ready-to-drink business remained unaffected due to impulse buying, other categories saw a slowdown as trade…

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US Supreme Court will decide the fate of Trump’s tariff on Wednesday

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a crucial case on November 5 that could redefine presidential authority over trade and reshape global economic relations.

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Hitachi Payments eyes $1 bn revenue, betting on global expansion, AI, and new product lines, says CFO

Under stage one the company is looking to expand into the ASEAN and MEA markets and is evaluating organic and inorganic opportunities in these regions, said Vivek Seshadri.

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Bharti Airtel Q2 Results: Cons profit soars 89% YoY to Rs 6,792 crore, revenue surges 26%; ARPU at Rs 256

Bharti Airtel Q2 Results: Telcom major Bharti Airtel on Monday reported a 89% YoY growth in its consolidated Q2 net profit at Rs 6,792 crore versus Rs 3,593 crore in the year ago period. The profit after tax (PAT) is…

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PM Modi launches Rs 1 lakh crore RDI Fund to spur private investment in research & development

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a significant Rs one lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation Fund. This initiative aims to boost private sector investment in research and development. The fund will operate through a two-tiered structure, channeling capital to…

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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.