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Budget 2026: What can FM do for the next phase of tax simplification; check top income tax expectations

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Budget 2026: Last year’s Budget delivered meaningful tax relief through revisions in personal income-tax slabs and enhancement of the Section 87A rebate. No valid response ...

Bond market funds 76% of states’ deficit, up from 50% in FY17

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Indian states’ fiscal deficits are widening slightly, with market borrowing now funding the majority of their needs. Funding patterns are becoming more disciplined, with longer-term ...

Consumer industry captains seek more tax cuts to support demand

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India’s consumer goods chiefs are urging the government for tax cuts and measures to boost middle-class purchasing power to sustain consumption recovery. They seek support ...

FPIs seek review of taxes faced by them, say some face double taxation

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Foreign investors are urging a review of India’s tax policies, particularly capital gains, citing high trading costs and potential double taxation. They argue that the ...

Key sectors eye zero-duty EU access

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India and the EU are poised to announce a free trade agreement, with domestic industries pushing for zero-duty access in sectors like textiles and leather ...

Winter storm grounds US air travel: Over 10,000 flights cancelled on Sunday as snow batters major hubs

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A severe winter storm has triggered widespread flight cancellations across the US, impacting over 10,000 flights on Sunday alone. Major airports in Dallas, Charlotte, Philadelphia, ...

Pak-India Business Council urges dialogue as it extends Republic Day greetings to India

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The Pak-India Business Council urged both nations to resume dialogue to resolve outstanding issues, extending greetings ahead of India’s Republic Day. Chairman Noor Muhammad Kasuri ...

Two-child norm and maternity leave: Big win for working mothers in SC

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The court set aside the decision of the division bench of Madras High Court, which had denied maternity leave to a government school teacher by ...

Padma awards 2026: Uday Kotak named among Padma Bhushan recipients

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India’s highest civilian honours, the Padma Awards for 2026, were announced, recognising 131 individuals across various fields. Notable recipients include Uday Kotak for finance, Dharmendra ...