Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/hire-act-could-hurt-it-workforce-students/article70034592.ece The definition of “foreign person” seems to be drafted broadly to cover wages paid to non-immigrant visa holders in US IT sector: Under
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For banks, gold loans glitter as cards and personal credit lose sheen – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/data-stories/data-focus/gold-loans-by-banks-take-off-as-credit-card-and-personal-loans-slow/article70034162.ece The rise in gold loans is attributed to individual borrowers and MSMEs seeking alternatives to harder-to-secure personal loans, along with clearer bank guidelines
Editorial. IT under fire – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/editorial/it-under-fire/article70034319.ece Indian IT players must heed the warning in the HIRE Bill The IT sector needs to rely less on outsourcing and focus more
India’s contract labour surge carries risks for jobs and the economy | Editorial Comment – Business Standard
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/opinion/editorial/india-s-contract-labour-surge-carries-risks-for-jobs-and-the-economy-125091001445_1.html Contract workers are typically not directly employed by factories but are hired through third-party agencies Evidence suggests that Indian firms have traditionally faced
The killer app of the information age: How AI is eroding its own fuel | Expert Views – Business Standard
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/opinion/columns/the-killer-app-of-the-information-age-how-ai-is-eroding-its-own-fuel-125090801507_1.html Much like cancer, generative AI gets its “intelligence” from everything that has been published, written, recorded and available online and offline There is
After cutting slabs and rates, GST Council must pursue deeper reforms
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/opinion/columns/after-cutting-slabs-and-rates-gst-council-must-pursue-deeper-reforms-125090901632_1.html Barring a dozen-odd items, almost all goods and services are being clubbed under two slabs – 5 per cent and 18 per cent
Simplifying GST rates is welcome, but real competitiveness needs more
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/opinion/columns/simplifying-gst-rates-is-welcome-but-real-competitiveness-needs-more-125091001427_1.html Rate rationalisation is welcome, but more work is needed to eliminate cascading taxes While reducing GST to two main rates is a significant
India’s reforms give cushion against global uncertainty: CEA Nageswaran | Economy & Policy News – Business Standard
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/economy/news/indias-reforms-cushion-against-uncertainty-cea-125091000861_1.html Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran said GST overhaul and structural reforms will strengthen India’s resilience to global risks and help meet the
Insurance executives knock on FinMin door for input tax credit fix | Insurance News – Business Standard
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/finance/insurance/insurance-executives-knock-on-finmin-door-for-input-tax-credit-fix-125091001149_1.html The insurance chiefs in a letter submitted to the finance ministry officials on Friday sought for implementation of the new GST rates on
Net interest? Skipped rent? These 10 AIS mistakes could trigger I T scrutiny this year – BusinessToday
Clipped from: https://www.businesstoday.in/personal-finance/tax/story/net-interest-skipped-rent-these-10-ais-mistakes-could-trigger-i-t-scrutiny-this-year-493462-2025-09-11 Inaccurate reporting of stock or mutual fund sales is another red flag. Taxpayers often miss gains/losses tied to small trades or corporate actions.
ITR filing woes: I T dept issues fresh reminder to file returns; CAs, experts raise multiple concerns – BusinessToday
Clipped from: https://www.businesstoday.in/personal-finance/tax/story/itr-filing-woes-i-t-dept-issues-fresh-reminder-to-file-returns-cas-experts-raise-multiple-concerns-493413-2025-09-10 Earlier, to provide taxpayers more time to meet compliance requirements, the government had extended the original deadline from July 31, 2025, to September
Net interest? Skipped rent? These 10 AIS mistakes could trigger I T scrutiny this year – BusinessToday
Clipped from: https://www.businesstoday.in/personal-finance/tax/story/net-interest-skipped-rent-these-10-ais-mistakes-could-trigger-i-t-scrutiny-this-year-493462-2025-09-11 Inaccurate reporting of stock or mutual fund sales is another red flag. Taxpayers often miss gains/losses tied to small trades or corporate actions.
Extend ITR Deadline to October 15 demands ATBA due to tech issues and glitches with ITR portal like errors in validation, slow uploads – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/wealth/tax/extend-itr-deadline-to-october-15-demands-atba-due-to-tech-issues-and-glitches-with-itr-portal-like-errors-in-validation-slow-uploads/articleshow/123809734.cms ET OnlineITR Deadline Extension: ICAI, KSCAA, ATBA report tech issues, ITR portal errors, mismatch in figures in AIS (Representative image) The Karnataka State
Zero GST on health insurance – A healthy move – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/zero-gst-on-health-insurance-a-healthy-move/article70030528.ece Insurers must ensure that the benefit of this move is transmitted fully to the people Health insurers should view the issue of ‘affordability’
India’s GST reforms may offset tariff hit on GDP growth: CEA – The Hindu BusinessLine
lipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/indias-tax-reforms-to-partially-offset-tariff-hit-on-gdp-growth-economic-adviser-says/article70033144.ece The net impact of higher tariffs and lower domestic taxes will be a drop of 0.2%-0.3% points on GDP growth estimates for the
The Centre will conduct Digital Life Certificate Campaign 4.0 from November 1–30, covering all districts and sub-divisional headquarters |
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/centre-to-conduct-digital-life-certificate-campaign-in-november-targeting-2-crore-pensioners/article70034036.ece Banks and IPPB will organize camps, provide doorstep services for senior and differently-abled pensioners, and run awareness campaigns using SMS, WhatsApp, social media,
Google launches AI Plus plan with Gemini 2.5 Pro, Veo 3 Fast, 200GB storage | Tech News – Business Standard
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/technology/tech-news/google-launches-ai-plus-plan-with-gemini-2-5-pro-veo-3-fast-200gb-storage-125091000679_1.html Aimed at emerging markets such as Indonesia, AI Plus provides more AI features and storage than the free plan, positioned below AI Pro
India takes cautious approach on cryptocurrencies, RBI cites concerns | Cryptocurrency – Business Standard
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/markets/cryptocurrency/india-cryptocurrency-law-regulations-risks-rbi-stablecoins-crypto-banned-125091000876_1.html According to a document reviewed by Reuters, the RBI reportedly believes that managing risks linked to cryptocurrencies through regulation would be difficult in
ITR-5, 6, 7 get Excel utilities to cut errors as Sept 15 deadline nears | Personal Finance – Business Standard
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/finance/personal-finance/itr-5-6-7-get-excel-utilities-to-cut-errors-as-sept-15-deadline-nears-125091000933_1.html With the September 15 deadline nearing, experts say Excel tools cut errors, simplify compliance, and help businesses, companies and trusts avoid costly tax