Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/tax/stamp-duty-vs-deal-value-homebuyer-gets-relief-as-itat-mumbai-rejects-addition-of-rs-18-lakh-income-by-tax-dept-for-property-valuation-gap/articleshow/126264552.cms On December 16, 2025, the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Mumbai granted relief to Mr. Naik from Bhandup, regarding an income addition made by the
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Editorial. Trumping the odds – The HinduBusinessLine
lipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/editorial/trumping-the-odds/article70457438.ece After last year’s chaos, 2026 actually looks better The year 2025 was one of massive geo-political shifts | Photo Credit: Thithawat_s It might
Over 70% of fintechs’ loan book unsecured: Financial Stability Report | Finance News – Business Standard
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/finance/news/fintechs-unsecured-loans-rbi-financial-stability-report-125123100962_1.html Unsecured personal loans dominate fintech lending, with younger borrowers accounting for over half the exposure, as the RBI highlights growth and asset quality
Centre notifies revised draft rules for labour codes, seeks responses | Economy & Policy News – Business Standard
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/economy/news/labour-ministry-notifies-labour-codes-draft-rules-seeks-responses-125123100834_1.html Revised draft rules for the four Labour Codes clarify key provisions such as gratuity on ‘wages’ and gig worker registration, with stakeholder inputs
2026 to bring data, policy, tax changes; labour codes, CBAM to take effect
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/economy/news/2026-rings-in-policy-tax-reforms-new-labour-codes-cbam-to-take-effect-125123100748_1.html With new GDP, CPI and IIP base years, sweeping tax reforms, GST overhaul, labour code rollout and EU’s carbon tax, 2026 is set
Centre’s fiscal deficit at 62.3% of FY26 BE in April-November; capex up 28% | Economy & Policy News – Business Standard
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/economy/news/economy-policy-centres-fiscal-deficit-widens-to-623-of-be-in-apr-nov-fy26-125123100826_1.html CGA data showed the Centre’s fiscal deficit rose to Rs 9.77 trillion, or 62.3 per cent of FY26 Budget estimates, in April-November as
India’s household debt rises to 41.3% of GDP, above five-year average: RBI | Economy & Policy News – Business Standard
lipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/economy/news/indias-household-debt-rises-to-41-3-per-cent-of-gdp-rbi-fsr-125123101081_1.html RBI says household debt rose to 41.3% of GDP at end-March 2025, led by consumption-oriented retail loans, even as net financial savings improved
External uncertainties may trigger outflows, Fx rate volatility: RBI | Finance News – Business Standard
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/finance/news/rbi-warns-external-uncertainties-outflows-exchange-rate-volatility-125123101028_1.html RBI flags risks from global shocks, including a sharp US equity correction, that could spur foreign portfolio outflows and rupee volatility, though it
*RBI cash transaction limits explained: How much cash can you use while buying gold, property or lending to your friend? – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/tax/rbi-cash-transaction-limits-explained-how-much-cash-can-you-use-while-buying-gold-property-or-lending-to-your-friend/articleshow/126271114.cms RBI cash transaction limits explained: Check details Many people use cash to buy groceries, meals, or other small purchases. Most of the time,
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*India’s healthcare industry moves beyond bed counts – The HinduBusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/indias-healthcare-industry-moves-beyond-bed-counts/article70453123.ece The sector is still at the cusp of structural transformation; listed hospitals represent just 17 per cent of this universe, leaving large headroom
*****Labour codes, social security expansion define govt’s 2025 reform push – The HinduBusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/labour-codes-social-security-expansion-define-govts-2025-reform-push/article70453398.ece The Ministry is also set to finalise a framework for extending social security to gig and platform workers in the coming year and
*****Deceptive sheen – The HinduBusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/editorial/deceptive-sheen/article70452869.ece Gold, silver rally alongside financial assets, a warning sign The rally in precious metals may very well continue into 2026 | Photo Credit:
*Google lets users change primary Gmail address without losing data – The HinduBusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/info-tech/google-allows-users-to-change-primary-gmail-address-without-losing-data/article70454737.ece According to Google’s support documentation, photos, emails, messages and other saved information will remain unaffected, with the old email address being converted into
Fed minutes reveal division over future interest-rate cuts and inflation concerns – The HinduBusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/money-and-banking/fed-minutes-show-deep-split-over-interest-rate-cuts/article70454890.ece The committee voted 9-3 to lower the benchmark rate by 25 basis points to 3.5%-3.75%, with some dissenters favoring a larger cut or
*Public sector banks’ staff count rises for first time in five years | Banking – Business Standard
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/industry/banking/psu-banks-employee-count-rises-first-time-five-years-private-banks-drop-125123000953_1.html RBI data show public sector banks added staff in FY25 for the first time in five years, while private banks’ headcount fell, led
*****India’s banks are healthier, but the next stress point is already visible
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/opinion/editorial/india-s-banks-are-healthier-but-the-next-stress-point-is-already-visible-125123001132_1.html While banking is stable and resilient, it needs to evolve and adjust to the changing dynamics of the Indian financial system Bank balance
Hard choices – Opinion News | The Financial Express
Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/hard-choices/4092886/ Fiscal flexibility is a must, but it won’t substitute for subsidy reform. This will also require a recalibration of public capex, which has
‘AI is the centrepiece of every major IT firm’s growth strategy,’ Q&A with NASSCOM president – Industry News | The Financial Express
Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/business/industry-ai-is-the-centrepiece-of-every-major-it-firms-growth-strategy-qampa-with-nasscom-president-4092898/ “There is a strong emphasis on advancing responsible and trusted AI governance, combining policy clarity with industry-led frameworks that prioritise safety, privacy, and