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Why private capex is lagging: CFOs flag cost pressures, execution hurdles and policy gaps

Speaking at the fifth edition of ETCFO Union Budget 2026 series, CFOs from renewable energy and food processing sectors offered a ground-level view of why corporate India is still cautious on fresh capital expenditure, pointing to cost disadvantages, regulatory friction…

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India's central bank to inject over $23 billion of liquidity into banking system

The Reserve Bank of India has announced a decisive plan to pump $23 billion into the banking system, utilizing a combination of bond purchases, FX swaps, and repos. This initiative aims to shore up the rupee and counteract the uptick…

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Sebi approval opens door for 13 IPOs across diverse sectors

Securities and Exchange Board of India has given the green light to thirteen companies for their Initial Public Offerings. Firms like Sify Infinit Spaces and Commtel Networks are among those that received Sebi’s final observations. This clearance allows these companies…

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PepsiCo India appoints Savitha Balachandran CFO for India and South Asia

Savitha brings a wealth of experience from Tata Technologies and will succeed Kaushik Mitra, who is set to retire after 24 impactful years.

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India gold premiums surge to decadal high on import tax hike anxiety

Gold premiums in India have reached their highest in over a decade. This surge is driven by investor anticipation of an import duty increase in the upcoming budget. Meanwhile, gold premiums in China have seen a decline. International spot gold…

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Exporters’ budget wishlist: Tax sops, inverted duty structure correction, and more

Key demands include reduced income tax for MSMEs, reinstatement of customs duty exemptions on certain leathers, and correction of inverted duty structures in sectors like synthetic yarns and electronics to boost domestic manufacturing and export competitiveness.

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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.