Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/well-left/4081660/ Sebi has justifiably refrained from taking some hard calls and has given a push to ease of investing Halves Brokerage Caps and Streamlines
Day: December 19, 2025
Advance taxes grow 4.3% in Q3, non-corporate sector sluggish – Business News | The Financial Express
Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/business/news/advance-taxes-grow-4-3-in-q3-non-corporate-sector-sluggish/4082681/ India’s Q3 advance tax collections rise marginally by 4.27%, facing a potential ₹1.5 lakh crore revenue shortfall in FY26 due to personal income
Man cuts taxable income by Rs 25 lakh by setting off losses from shares and mutual funds against current LTCG: ITAT Delhi clarifies rules – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/tax/man-cuts-taxable-income-by-rs-25-lakh-by-setting-off-losses-from-shares-and-mutual-funds-against-current-ltcg-itat-delhi-clarifies-rules/articleshow/126059844.cms Listen to this article in summarized format On November 18, 2025, ITAT Delhi allowed the set-off of carried forward long term capital loss
Intimidating tone by I-T dept, Karnataka CA body flags income tax intimations about AIS mismatch, property deal, foreign asset – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/tax/intimidating-tone-by-i-t-dept-karnataka-ca-body-flags-income-tax-intimations-about-ais-mismatch-property-deal-foreign-asset/articleshow/126074449.cms Listen to this article in summarized format The Income Tax Department has sent intimations to many taxpayers in the past few days, nudging them about any
Income tax dept releases FAQs on tax deduction on donation under Section 80G – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/tax/income-tax-dept-releases-faqs-on-tax-deduction-on-donation-under-section-section-80g/articleshow/126076074.cms Listen to this article in summarized format Taxpayers who donate to charitable organisations can claim tax deduction under Section 80G of the Income Tax
Jurisdiction Issue– Income Tax Rules–Courtesy TMI
5. 170/2025 – Dated: 15-12-2025 – ITJurisdiction of Income tax Authorities Summary: Notification No. 170/2025, issued under section 120(1) and (2) of the Income-tax Act, 1961,
Co-Operative Societies liable to deduct TDS on Interest Payments: Kerala HC [Read Order]
lipped from: https://www.taxscan.in/top-stories/co-operative-societies-liable-to-deduct-tds-on-interest-payments-kerala-hc-1436169?TRN300=CvbWznSUcADqkeKDfkCMsKGgAsZDwdMkVkUfBSPXwjHMedFSyMSBziulBMCAsx&LKD333=3247155 Co-Operative Societies Functioning as Banks Must Deduct TDS: Kerala High Court In a significant ruling, the Kerala High Court has held that Co-operative
Indexation Benefit on LTCG Available Only from Date of Builder Buyer Agreement, Not Provisional Allotment: Delhi HC [Read Order]
Clipped from: https://www.taxscan.in/top-stories/indexation-benefit-on-ltcg-available-only-from-date-of-builder-buyer-agreement-not-provisional-allotment-delhi-hc-1433544?TRN300=CvbWznSUcADqkeKDfkCMsKGgAsZDwdMkVkUfBSPXwjHMedFSyMSBziulBMCAsx&LKD333=3247174 Delhi High Court ruled that indexation on long-term capital gains applies only from the date of the Builder Buyer Agreement and not from
Owning Multiple Houses Breaks Section 54F Claim: ITAT Clarifies ‘One Residential House’ Rule [Read Order]
Clipped from: https://www.taxscan.in/top-stories/owning-multiple-houses-breaks-section-54f-claim-itat-clarifies-one-residential-house-rule-1440070?TRN300=SVbWJqSuCAUqKecBUhvMckgWaSJdWdMKVckDHvPHwJwMVDFcyMSkjIDlkMSacx&LKD333=3279386 The Tribunal ruled that ownership of multiple independent residential units disentitles an assessee from claiming capital gains exemption even if the units are
Capital Gains for Home Buyers: Section 54F vs. Section 86 Explained [Old vs New Tax Act Series- Article 1]
Clipped from: https://www.taxscan.in/top-stories/capital-gains-for-home-buyers-section-54f-vs-section-86-explained-old-vs-new-tax-act-series-article-1-1440142?TRN300=SVbWJqSuCAUqKecBUhvMckgWaSJdWdMKVckDHvPHwJwMVDFcyMSkjIDlkMSacx&LKD333=3279374 This Article details the legal shift on capital gains on transfer of certain capital assets not to be charged in case of investment
How late-night eating can damage your digestive system – The Hindu
lipped from: https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/how-late-night-eating-can-damage-your-digestive-system/article70401915.ece Late-night meals disturb the normal rhythm of digestion, increase exposure to stomach acid, and delay gastric emptying, all of which, over time, could
Temporary relief: On trade performance, deeper distress ahead – The Hindu
Clipped from: https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/temporary-relief-on-trade-performance-deeper-distress-ahead/article70411979.ece The depreciation of the rupee is helping bring down trade deficit Updated – December 19, 2025 01:28 am IST India’s remarkable merchandise trade performance
Women more willing to donate organs posthumously in India – The Hindu
Clipped from: https://www.thehindu.com/data/women-more-willing-to-donate-organs-posthumously-in-india/article70407501.ece In 17 out of 21 major States, more women were willing to donate organs posthumously than men India ranks a respectable 20th globally
Health insurance companies are quietly bringing back claims-based loading
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/finance/personal-finance/health-insurance-companies-are-quietly-bringing-back-claims-based-loading-125121801142_1.html The move is taking the form of a reduction in discount on next year’s premium once a policyholder has made a claim A
In AI age, upskilling likely to create jobs in new areas: Meity secy
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/industry/news/ai-to-create-more-jobs-than-it-replaces-says-it-secretary-s-krishnan-125121801120_1.html White-collar jobs relying on cognitive skills face the highest AI disruption risk, but reskilling and new job creation will outweigh losses, says MeitY
Cheque bounce appeals: SC questions blanket deposit exemption for directors | Industry News – Business Standard
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/industry/news/sc-questions-blanket-exemption-for-directors-from-cheque-bounce-deposits-125121801203_1.html A Bench of Justice Aravind Kumar and Justice NV Anjaria said that such people cannot be given a blanket exemption from making the
We can’t keep the boy like this: SC to speak to parents on euthanasia plea | India News – Business Standard
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/sc-to-speak-to-parents-before-deciding-on-passive-euthanasia-plea-125121801155_1.html The report was sought in connection with the father’s plea seeking permission for passive euthanasia through the withdrawal of life-sustaining treatment The Court
Cutting LTCG mainly benefits the rich; don’t call it a middle class issue: Tax expert on capital gains tax regime – BusinessToday
Clipped from: https://www.businesstoday.in/personal-finance/tax/story/cutting-ltcg-mainly-benefits-the-rich-dont-call-it-a-middle-class-issue-tax-expert-on-capital-gains-tax-regime-507281-2025-12-18 Official Income Tax Department data for Assessment Year 2023-24 shows that total LTCG reported by taxpayers stood at Rs 8.58 lakh crore, spread
I have a 5-year cumulative FD, do I need to pay income tax on interest annually or at maturity? – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/tax/i-have-a-5-year-cumulative-fd-do-i-need-to-pay-income-tax-on-interest-annually-or-at-maturity/articleshow/126031928.cms Listen to this article in summarized format These are a set of queries raised by ET Wealth readers, which have been answered by