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Varun Beverages in talks with partner PepsiCo for its foray into hard drinks

In an exciting new chapter for PepsiCo and Varun Beverages, the two industry giants are exploring a fresh venture into the realm of alcoholic ready-to-drink beverages in India. This collaboration not only strengthens their existing alliance but also taps into…

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ET Exclusive: Mehli Mistry approaches Maharashtra Charity Commissioner over Tata Trusts ouster

The Charity Commissioner oversees affairs of public trusts in the state under the Maharashtra Public Trusts Act, 1950. The move comes after Tata Trusts declined to renew Mistry’s term on October 28. In a written representation, Mistry has requested that…

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India plans to triple rare earth magnet incentive outlay to over ₹7,000 crore

This significant increase from a previous plan seeks to secure critical materials for key industries, though challenges like funding and expertise persist. The government is also exploring alternative technologies to further diversify supply chains.

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Anil Ambani’s Reliance in ED storm; more than 40 properties worth ₹3,000 crore attached

Anil Ambani Reliance Goup: The Enforcement Directorate has frozen over 40 properties valued at more than ₹3,000 crore connected to Anil Ambani’s Reliance Group. These attached assets include Anil Ambani’s Pali Hill residence and various properties across major Indian cities.…

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GST revenue momentum: Collections rise 4.6% to Rs 1.96 lakh crore in October; festive demand offsets impact of rate cuts

India’s GST collections reached approximately Rs 1.96 lakh crore in October, a 4.6% year-on-year increase driven by strong festive demand and pent-up consumption. This growth occurred despite recent GST rate cuts, indicating robust consumer spending and effective business adaptation to…

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Mahindra Lifespaces appoints Sriram Kumar as new CFO; Avinash Bapat moves to group Role

Mahindra Lifespace Developers announces a CFO transition as Avinash Bapat moves to a new role within the Mahindra Group, succeeded by Sriram Kumar. This leadership change occurs as the company reports strong H1 FY26 financial results, including a significant profit…

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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.