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IndusInd Bank appoints ex-SBI MD Arijit Basu as part-time Chairman; Sunil Mehta to step down

IndusInd Bank has appointed Arijit Basu as Non-Executive Independent Director and Part-time Chairman for a three-year term starting January 31, 2026. Basu, a seasoned banker with experience at SBI and HDB Financial Services, will succeed Sunil Mehta. His appointment aligns…

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Budget 2026: Structured dispute resolution tops tax reform wishlist

Businesses are urging the government to prioritise tax reforms in the upcoming budget. Key demands include quicker resolution of tax disputes and improved certainty in transfer pricing. Streamlining customs procedures and liberalising schemes like MOOWR are also crucial.

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US regulator seeks to bypass Indian government to serve Adani summons

The US Securities and Exchange Commission wants to email summons to Indian billionaire Gautam Adani and executive Sagar Adani. This follows India’s refusal to serve the documents twice. The SEC alleges a fraud and bribery scheme involving $265 million. Adani…

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Davos 2026: Tata Sons set to inject $11 billion in Maharashtra AI innovation city

Tata Group will invest eleven billion dollars to build an Innovation City near Navi Mumbai International Airport. This project includes a data center. Maharashtra’s Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the plan. International investors are showing strong interest. The initiative aims…

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Apple asks Indian court to stop antitrust body from seeking its financials

Apple is challenging India’s antitrust watchdog in court. The company wants to stop the watchdog from demanding its global financial records. This comes as part of an investigation into Apple’s app store policies. Apple fears huge fines if its global…

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Trump sues JPMorgan Chase, CEO Dimon for $5 ‌billion over alleged 'political' debanking

Former President Donald Trump has filed a $5 billion lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon, alleging the bank debanked him for political reasons. The lawsuit, filed in Florida state court, stems from Trump’s claims that the bank took…

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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.