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Fake GST crackdown: 489 forged PAN–Aadhaar registrations detected till Oct; Rs 3,000 crore evasion flagged

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A crackdown on tax fraud has uncovered hundreds of bogus GST registrations, with forged identities leading to over Rs 3,000 crore in tax evasion in ...

‘Can a dead economy grow at 8.2%?’: FM Sitharaman rebuts Trump remark in Lok Sabha; cites 8.2% growth, ratings upgrade

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman refuted claims of India being a “dead economy” in the Lok Sabha, citing strong growth figures and sovereign rating upgrades. She ...

SBI to double mobile banking users to 20 crore with Yono 2.0 launch

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US markets today: Wall Street opens higher; investors brace for jobs, inflation data

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Wall Street opened cautiously positive as investors await key US economic data, including jobs and inflation reports, which could influence interest-rate expectations. Asian markets largely ...

NPS investment update: Scheme A merging with C and E — what Tier I subscribers should know

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The PFRDA is merging NPS Scheme A (alternate assets) with Schemes C (corporate bonds) and E (equities) to modernize its investment framework. This move aims ...

Skill push: Centre to incentivise states, districts to partner industry for local skill planning; AI to map jobs and workers

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The government is set to incentivize states and districts to collaborate with industries for a hyper-local approach to skill gap identification and workforce development. This ...

India-New Zealand trade talks: Commerce Secretary says FTA negotiations nearing closure; deal expected soon

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India and New Zealand are nearing the conclusion of their free trade agreement negotiations, with Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal expressing optimism for a swift finalization. ...

Rupee sinks further: Rupee hits new all-time low of 90.74 vs dollar; trade deal uncertainty, FII outflows weigh

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The Indian rupee hit a fresh all-time low of 90.74 against the US dollar, pressured by uncertainty over an India-US trade deal and continued foreign ...

Advance tax deadline today: December 15 instalment due; who must pay, penalties and how interest adds up- Explained

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December 15, 2025, is a crucial advance tax deadline for individuals with multiple income streams. Taxpayers must have paid at least 75% of their estimated ...