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SRG housing loans worth ₹400 crore may be fictitious: National Housing Bank

The National Housing Bank raised concerns over SRG Housing Finance, identifying potentially fictitious loan accounts. Investigations have revealed that around one-third of the lender’s loan portfolio consists of these phantom accounts. The inquiry also indicated possible manipulation regarding non-performing assets…

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CBIC defends GST growth calculation method, says discontinued cess cannot stay in tax base

The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) on Wednesday defended the methodology used to calculate GST growth, saying the discontinued compensation cess cannot be retained in the comparison base and accusing attempts to combine different tax bases of…

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Sensex trades flat, Nifty near 23,450 as oil prices top $100 a barrel. What’s ahead?

Thursday marked a mixed start for Indian benchmark indices in light of previous losses. The Sensex dipped, while the Nifty edged up slightly. The performance across broader markets reflected this divergence, with midcaps declining and smallcaps rising. Higher crude oil…

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Telangana tax dept holds officers personally accountable for unauthorised AI sharing of taxpayer data

Circular allows officials to use AI for generic research, drafting and administrative efficiency, but bars them from entering identifiable taxpayer information into public or commercial AI platforms without written authorisation.

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AUDITORS: INTEGRITY in the TRUST business – Does it exist?

Seasoned finance professional Robin Banerjee, Chairman of Nucleon Research Pvt. Ltd. and former Managing Director of Caprihans India Ltd., examines how recent regulatory actions and misconduct cases involving leading audit firms across major economies are testing the trust, independence and…

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SFIO seeks nod for deeper probe into Xiaomi India

The Serious Fraud Investigation Office seeks permission for a deeper probe into Xiaomi. This investigation will examine fund transfers and mandatory investment approvals. Xiaomi India has stated it has received no notice or communication from the SFIO. The company maintains…

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Rare Sunday for public- and rural sector-banks: Check if your bank is open or closed today
Public-sector and regional rural banks across the country will open on Sunday, September 27, ahead of a three-day nationwide strike by bank unions. Details here. 
Health insurance wellness rewards: Should you share your fitness tracker data with your insurer? Know the privacy risks
Health insurers are using wellness programmes to reward activities such as exercise and healthy habits, but some programmes require policyholders to share data from wearables and health apps. Experts explain what data may be collected, how it can be used and what consumers should check.
Stock averaging explained: How does it work and what are the risks investors should keep in mind?
Investors facing falling stock prices can consider averaging down to reduce costs or averaging up to increase exposure. While such strategies can enhance returns during recoveries, they carry significant risks too. Details here.
8th Pay Commission: As meetings gather pace, check NC-JCM and BPMS demands on salary, fitment and pension
The 8th Pay Commission is consulting employee organisations and other stakeholders currently, as the consultative phase continues. NC-JCM has sought a minimum pay of ₹69,000 and a 3.833 fitment factor, while BPMS wants ₹72,000 and a 4.0 fitment factor. 
FD rules change from 1 October: What depositors should know about bulk deposit rates
RBI’s new bulk deposit rules take effect from 1 October 2026, changing how banks disclose and apply interest rates. Large depositors should know the daily rate disclosure requirement, branch-level rate consistency and exceptions linked to liquidity regulations before booking a bulk FD.
Buying property from an NRI gets easier from October 1: Check key rule changes for residents and HUFs
Starting October 1, resident individuals and HUFs purchasing properties from non-resident sellers can simplify TDS compliance by using their existing PAN instead of a TAN. Details here.
Tax audit deadline September 30: 5 common mistakes in GST turnover, TDS, AIS and business expenses to avoid
Taxpayers facing the September 30 tax-audit deadline should reconcile their books with GST returns, AIS, TIS and Form 26AS, verify TDS/TCS credits and avoid claiming personal expenses as business deductions. Experts recommend completing these checks well before the deadline.
₹14.69 crore jewellery found in tax search: When can inherited gold escape tax scrutiny?
The Kolkata ITAT has upheld the deletion of a ₹1.56 crore tax addition on 3,233 grams of jewellery found in family bank lockers during an Income Tax search. The taxpayer said the jewellery belonged to his deceased grandparents, father and family HUF. 
The biggest threat to your retirement is you
You spent a lifetime preparing for bull and bear markets; the final risk to manage is an empty afternoon.
Retiring with a home loan? Here’s when using retirement savings to repay it may make sense
Retiring with a home loan can put pressure on monthly cash flows. Experts explain when using retirement savings for home loan prepayment makes sense, why retirees should preserve an emergency corpus, & how interest rates, tenure, outstanding principal, & future expenses should guide the decision.