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Can India move towards fully automated income tax return filing?

For many taxpayers with a simple income profile, filing an Income Tax Return (ITR) has undoubtedly become easier over the years. Yet it remains an…

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25% penal tariff on India for Russian oil buys to end? Trump’s aide says there’s a way

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday hinted that additional 25 per cent tariffs imposed on India could be removed after Indian purchases of Russian…

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Budget 2026: Income tax cuts and cheaper goods? Here’s what many Indians want

As Indian households grapple with stretched budgets amid rising education, healthcare and housing costs, expectations from Budget 2026 are centred around measures that can restore…

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Investors lose ₹16 lakh crore as Sensex, Nifty crash; Adani Group stocks among biggest losses| Business News

Investors lost over ₹16 lakh crore in market value this week as India’s main stock market indices, the Nifty 50 and the BSE Sensex, closed…

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Budget 2026 set to prioritise economic stability and fiscal prudence: Crisil Chief Economist

New Delhi: The upcoming Union Budget is expected to prioritise economic stability and fiscal prudence following a year of higher-than-expected growth and lower inflation. Dharmakirti…

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Budget 2026: Money matters for the air you breathe and water you drink

Budget 2026 is all set to arrive with 2025’s harsh climate warnings still echoing across India. The water you drink and the air you breathe…

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India’s tax-to-GDP ratio aligns with major economies as reforms lift revenue: Report

New Delhi: India’s combined tax-to-GDP ratio, accounting for both central and state collections, currently stands at 19.6 per cent, positioning the country at par with…

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Kaja Kallas in India & the Europeans are coming as ‘mother of all deals’ nears endgame

Kaja Kallas, Vice-President of the European Union, arrived in New Delhi on Saturday, marking her first official visit to India. The visit comes as India…

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In a first, India to showcase over 160 agri exhibitors at Gulfood 2026
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In a first, India to showcase over 160 agri exhibitors at Gulfood 2026

New Delhi: Over 160 exhibitors from 25 states, including Bihar and Haryana, representing sectors such as processed foods, frozen products, and pulses, will showcase their…

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India’s GDP calculation set for overhaul with new base year, granular data

New Delhi: The methodology for measuring India’s economic growth is set for an overhaul, with the statistics ministry proposing the use of granular data, a…

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