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TCS’ $6.5 bn bet marks India’s push against tech colonisation

Tata Consultancy Services is investing $6.5 billion to bolster its digital capabilities and guard against “tech colonization” as India’s digital infrastructure demand surges. The company aims to become the world’s largest AI-led services firm, funding this expansion through a mix…

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Blockbuster November looms for India’s IPO market with over Rs 76,000 crore worth of issues lined up

India’s IPO market anticipates a blockbuster November, with over ₹76,000 crore in public issues expected across various sectors. This surge is driven by a strong Q4 trend, a rebound in the secondary market, and the urgency to comply with US…

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Sebi to penalise MCX for 4-hour trading halt: Report

India’s market regulator is set to penalise Multi Commodity Exchange. A four-hour trading halt occurred on Tuesday due to a capacity breach. The exchange could not handle the high volume of clients. MCX stated its systems have parameters that led…

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US signs 10-year defence framework with India, says military ties with New Delhi ‘never been stronger’

The United States and India have signed a 10-year defence framework to strengthen coordination, information sharing, and technology cooperation, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced after meeting Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in Kuala Lumpur.

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Ford to make new engines in India with $370 million investment

Ford is investing approximately $370 million in its Chennai, India facility to produce new, high-end engines for export, with production slated to begin in 2029. This move signals a renewed manufacturing presence in India after the company ceased car production…

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Real Estate Investment Trust market likely to touch Rs 19.7 lakh crore by 2030: Report

India’s real estate investment trust market is set for significant growth. Projections show it reaching Rs 19.7 lakh crore by 2030, up from Rs 10.4 lakh crore in 2025. This expansion is fueled by strong occupancy rates, beneficial tax policies,…

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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.