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Budget 2026 taps ICAI, ICSI for short-term skill courses to boost employability

The Union Budget 2026 will support ICAI and ICSI in developing short, modular courses to boost employability and job placement for young professionals. This initiative aims to bridge skill gaps and align training with industry needs, forming a key part…

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FM maintains fiscal prudence with 4.3% deficit target

The move aligns with expectations from credit agencies and market analysts that had forecast a deficit around this level, signalling confidence in nominal GDP growth, buoyant tax receipts, and controlled expenditure growth.

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MCX shares crash 15%, hit lower circuit amid deepening gold, silver rout

MCX shares plummeted 10% as gold and silver prices crashed 6% each, extending Friday’s worst-ever selloff. Profit-taking and a strengthening US dollar drove the correction. The exchange will hold a special Sunday trading session for the Union Budget 2026 presentation.

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Union Budget 2026: FM Nirmala Sitharaman's Key Highlights for India Inc

Here are the major developments from Union Budget 2026 that matter the most for India Inc and the CFO community. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents her nineth union budget.

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Union Budget 2026 first Sunday presentation, markets open as Sitharaman delivers ninth straight Budget

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presents the Union Budget 2026-27 today, marking the first time it’s tabled on a Sunday. This historic presentation extends Sitharaman’s record to nine consecutive Budgets, with stock markets open for real-time reactions to the fiscal announcements.

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Union Budget 2026: Sitharaman’s power team which makes India's Budget and decides your taxes

Union Budget 2026: As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman prepares the Union Budget for FY2026-27, a core team of senior bureaucrats is shaping its fiscal strategy. Anuradha Thakur, Arvind Shrivastava, Vumlunmang Vualnam, M Nagaraju, Arunish Chawla, K Moses Chalai, and V…

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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.