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Goods, services exports registered healthy growth until January 21: Piyush Goyal

India’s goods and services exports have shown positive growth up to January 21, despite global economic uncertainties, according to Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. Merchandise exports saw a 1.87% increase in December, contributing to a 2.44% rise in April-December.…

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EY, PwC ‘Chinese Walls’ under spotlight amid insider trading allegations

Allegations of insider trading against EY and PwC partners in India have raised concerns about the effectiveness of ‘Chinese walls’ and internal controls within professional services firms. These firms’ deep involvement in deal-making, including IPOs and M&As, creates risks of…

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Budget 2026 expectations: BFSI sector looks for tax clarity and liquidity support

Tax policy remains one of the determinant factors for investment decisions by the institutional investors. Investors are expecting a definitive assurance against retrospective amendments which is a practice that has previously dented their confidence.

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Maruti Suzuki misses market estimates despite record quarterly sales

However, the company achieved its best-ever quarterly net sales. Strong demand during the festive season and a GST reduction boosted sales. Domestic sales volume also reached a record high.

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Citigroup taps Ankur Khurana to lead India commercial banking business: Report

Khurana joins Citigroup after a stint at Standard Chartered Plc, where she served as co-head of coverage for India and South Asia.

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Adani Group firm to swap part of dollar debt with rupee after top rating, sources say

Adani Electricity Mumbai plans to swap dollar debt for cheaper rupee loans in the next three months. This move follows a top credit rating upgrade for the Adani Group unit. The company aims to prepay dollar bonds using local borrowings.…

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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.