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Foreign banks lead RBI rate cut transmission; PSBs lag

Between February and November 2025, the RBI reduced the repo rate by a cumulative 100 basis points to support growth amid geopolitical uncertainties. During this period, foreign banks passed on the entire rate cut—and more—to both borrowers and depositors.

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Insurtech startup Turtlemint files draft papers for Rs 2,000 crore IPO; listing likely by April

The issue will consist of a fresh issue of shares worth Rs 660 crore and an OFS of about 2.8 crore shares, aggregating to around Rs 1,300 crore, sources said. Shareholders, including Nexus Venture Partners, Peak XV Partners, Jungle Ventures,…

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ED attaches Rs 1,800-cr fresh assets of Reliance Group companies; total attachment Rs 12K cr

The Enforcement Directorate has attached fresh assets worth over Rs 1,800 crore in a money laundering probe against Anil Ambani group companies. This brings the total attachment value to Rs 12,000 crore. The agency detected fraudulent diversion of public money…

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Sebi at odds over conflict of interest rules for top brass

India’s market regulator Sebi faces internal division regarding new conflict-of-interest rules for its top officials. The Sebi board is debating whether it can impose a code of conduct on its chairman and members, whose appointments are approved by the central…

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Budget 2026: Engineering exports industry pushes for GST relief, tax parity for MSMEs

The engineering exports industry proposes faster refunds and targeted green incentives to unlock cash flows, lower energy costs, and strengthen MSME-led exports.

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Govt on 'reforms express' path for poor, middle class; GST 2.0 saved Rs 1 lakh cr: President Murmu

In her address to both Houses of Parliament, Murmu also said the government has revamped the Income Tax law and taken a “historic decision” to exempt income of up to Rs 12 lakh from taxation.

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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.