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India's crypto asset regulations focus on strict compliance related to taxation and AML rather than a market regulator. The US Senate's CLARITY Act is poised to clarify legal structures for digital assets, with potential global implications affecting how countries like India may approach regulation.

Retirees consider the SCSS for its safety, regular income and government backing. But is there a ceiling on how much can be invested? Heres the limit under SCSS and the options available to retirees.

The US is moving towards a formal crypto market structure as India relies on taxation and AML guardrails. Experts said clearer global rules could reduce platform risks and shape Indias eventual framework.

The Pune ITAT deleted a 10.52 lakh unexplained investment addition after the tax department relied on WhatsApp chats recovered from a third partys mobile phone. The tribunal found that the electronic evidence lacked the required authentication to sustain the tax demand.

A Bengaluru taxpayer faced a 41.69 lakh unexplained cash deposit tax demand after failing to file an ITR and respond to tax notices. The ITAT Bangalore refused to condone his nearly four-year delay, leaving the assessment and penalty orders undisturbed.

Anthropic is back on the Trump administrations right side after its bitter Pentagon dispute, with new signs of a striking Washington reset.

The deal includes seven brands Nature's Bounty, Osteo Bi-Flex, Ester-C, Gard, Nuun, Puritan's Pride and Sisu and the U.S. private-label supplements business.

Does foreign citizenship affect inheritance rights in India? Are NRIs allowed to inherit agricultural land legally? Check out.

Shah Rukh Khan becomes the face of Vodafone Idea's new brand identity campaign. The company also unveiled a new logo as a part of its new phase.

EPFO has released monthly pension in Kerala amid Onam celebrations. Here's how subscribers can check their deposit and EPF passbook using the Umang app, official portal, SMS, WhatsApp or missed call. 

With the 31 August ITR filing deadline for non-audit taxpayers over, the focus now shifts to taxpayers subject to tax audit. The rules differ based on the nature of income and activity, with separate compliance requirements and a later filing deadline for audit cases.

ITR deadline: Companies and taxpayers whose accounts are required to be audited, the due date for FY26 / AY27 is 31 October. Here's a look at the penalty for missed deadline and date for belated returns.

MIT graduate Aman Sanger helped build Cursor from an AI idea into a $60 billion SpaceX acquisition. Heres how the deal came together.

A missed EMI can have consequences beyond penalties and a lower credit score. Experts explain when a loan is considered in default, what banks can recover, whether family members are liable, and what happens to secured assets.

In his maiden annual report address as GIC Res chairman and managing director, Hitesh Joshi outlines a cautiously optimistic outlook for Indias insurance market and the companys growth ambitions ahead.

The Reserve Bank of India regulates the functioning of locker facilities in India and has laid down a regulatory framework, in addition to the operational rules of individual banks.

The clarification from Happiest Minds comes at a time when artificial intelligence has cast a shadow over the future of the countrys $300 billion IT sector, as clients look to shrink their outsourcing costs by deploying AI agents.

Rather than push out the bankers he supported, HDFC Bank CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan chose to step aside when his terms ends on 26 October this year.

September 2026 has several key income tax deadlines, including TDS payments on 7 September, a TDS certificate deadline on 14 September, the second advance tax instalment on 15 September, and multiple audit report deadlines on 30 September.

The 8th pay commission has scheduled state visits to Chennai, Puducherry, Chandigarh, Bengaluru and Mumbai in September and October 2026. Here's the full list of dates and who can participate in the meetings.

Form 1 is now live on the income tax e-filing portal for the Foreign Assets of Small Taxpayers Disclosure Scheme, 2026. This one-time scheme allows eligible taxpayers to disclose foreign assets and income. Declarations can be filed until 31 December 2026.

High-yield bonds offer higher interest income but carry greater credit, default and liquidity risks than highly rated debt. Experts explain who should consider these bonds, what investors should check and how much exposure may be appropriate.

Finfluencers increasingly shape Indian investment decisions, but few are Sebi-registered. Heres what investors should know about stock calls, sponsorships, credentials, red flags and recourse.

Dividend stocks, Reits and InvITs can offer attractive payouts, but investors need to look beyond yield to cash flows, capital preservation, taxes and total returns.

PPF offers 7.1% interest, but eligible old-regime taxpayers may earn a higher effective return after factoring in the Section 80C tax benefit. Heres how the tax saving can push the effective annualised return to around 11%, and why the benefit does not apply to every investor.

Kovoor spent over 30 years at PepsiCo across geographies, including China and the US, before serving as senior vice president and general manager of its India beverages business.

July 2026 CPI-IW rose 1.3 points to 153.2, taking the running DA calculation for central government employees to about 64% for January 2027. The final DA rate will depend on CPI-IW data for August to December 2026 and the government's formal announcement.

ICICI Bank-backed AdvaRisk is exploring a $20-25 million fundraise as banks step up efforts to detect fraud and recover stressed assets.

Bigger rounds are attracting mainstream investors, but underwriting challenges are keeping growth capital cautious.

The race for the HDFC Bank CEO job would pit several veteran insiders against outsiders who could get a chance to lead Indias largest private sector bank.

Hotel companies are broadening their reach by exploring lesser-known destinations as domestic tourism flourishes. Recent developments highlight a shift towards management contracts in smaller markets, identifying unique travel demands and enhancing brand visibility across diverse regions.

According to a Bloomberg report, Phil Schiller has given up these two major responsibilities but will remain at the company with his Apple Fellow title.

As children move away and large homes become harder to maintain, retirees are rethinking property. Selling, downsizing or redeveloping can unlock wealth, simplify succession and improve retirement security.

Chief executive and vice chairman Rajeev Nannapaneni lays bare the changing face of global pharma, explaining why Indian generics firms are scouting for new opportunities.

The lawsuit, filed on Monday (August 31) in federal court in Seattle, claims Amazon since 2019 has secretly and systematically overcharged about 1.2 million advertising customers.

UBS Group AG notched up an interim victory in its multi-year struggle against Switzerlands push to make it hold billions of extra dollars in capital.

Billionaire Ray Dalio's financial setback in the early 1980s changed his approach to investing. After a major miscalculation left him broke, he learned two key lessons: question your own certainty and embrace diversification to manage risk.

ITC's wholly-owned arm announced acquisition of Happiest Minds Technologies, wherein it will pick up a 22.1% stake in the firm from founder Ashok Soota for 1,330 crore. It will then merge with Happiest Minds, giving shareholders 25 ITC Infotech shares for every 81 Happiest Minds shares they own

ONGC plans to invest 1 trillion over five years in deepwater oil and gas exploration, alongside setting up an international energy trading desk by late 2026. 

The NCLT has found no majority verdict on Zee founder Subhash Chandras repayment plan after the third members opinion differed from the original Bench, according to Bar and Bench.