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Union Budget 2026: What Fills Government Coffers And How The Money Is Spent
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also tabled the Budget documents which provide a fractional break-up of every Re 1 that comes into the government coffers and how it gets spent.
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Union Budget 2026: What Is The New Income Tax Act, 2025, Coming On April 1
The Income Tax Act, 2025 will come into force from April 1, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said. It will replace the six-decade-old tax framework, with rules and tax forms to be notified soon
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New Tax Act, Lower TCS, Easier Filings: Your Direct Tax Guide From Budget 2026
One of the biggest consumer wins is the sharp cut in TCS on overseas tour packages, now a flat 2 percent with no threshold, compared with the earlier 5 percent and 20 percent slabs.
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Union Budget 2026: How The Government Plans Its Finances Every Year
The Union Budget 2026, scheduled for February 1, is India's annual financial blueprint that will list how the government plans to generate revenue, allocate funds, and steer the economy over the coming year.
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PAN Card Apply Online: How To Apply For PAN Card Online via Different Methods
Permanent Account Number (PAN) Card is issued by the Income Tax (IT) Department, which comes under the aegis of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). While there is no minimum age requirement to apply for a PAN Card, you do need to present multiple documents to initiate the process. The IT Department requires you to present a valid proof of ide...
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Heading To Europe In 2026? 7 Major Updates Indians Should Know
If you are planning a Europe trip in 2026, several new rules and rising costs may affect your plans. These updates will influence how you fly, how long you wait at immigration and how much you spend in major cities.
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How A New Proposal Could Make Flight Cancellations Easier And Cheaper For Indian Travellers
If you're an Indian traveller booking flights that you might need to amend or cancel, the proposed DGCA policies could provide a welcome buffer.
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PAN-Aadhaar Link Deadline Extended: How to Link PAN and Aadhaar Online by December 31
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the PAN-Aadhaar linking deadline to December 31, 2025, giving taxpayers more time to complete the mandatory process. Linking PAN with Aadhaar keeps it active, prevents penalties, and helps verify identities. Users can pay the linking fee and submit their request via the Income Tax e-Filing Porta...
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'India Proved Doubters Wrong...': IMF Chief's Praise In Global Economy Meet
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva praised India's 'bold economic and structural reforms' - from revised direct and indirect tax laws to the mass rollout of a digital payments ecosystem - on the first day of a meeting of world financial leaders.
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ITR Filing 2025: One Day To Deadline, Process, Penalty, Extension And More
ITR Filing 2025 Deadline: The Central Board of Direct Taxes has not provided any deadline extension despite demands from individuals.
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Opinion | Next-Generation GST: A Reform That Places The Middle Class At The Centre
By ensuring both direct tax relief and rationalised indirect taxes, the government has empowered the common citizen to save more, spend more, and aspire more.
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GST Revamp: How Opposition-Ruled States Came On Board
The rationalisation of Goods and Services tax, done eight years after the flagship reforms were initiated, took place after a clear directive from Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day.
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Trump Tariff Effect: Instagram User Shows Sharp Spike In Walmart Pricing
An Instagram user, Mercedes Chandler, recently shared a video from a Walmart store in the United States asserting how US President Donald Trump's tariffs are directly causing a sharp spike in prices across clothes and other items.
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ITR Filing FY 2024-25: Revised Deadlines, Penalties And Key Updates
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the Income Tax Return (ITR) filing due date for AY 2025-26 from July 31 to September 15.
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Trump's Tariff Plans Would Cost US Employers $82.3 Billion: Analysis
An analysis finds a critical group of US employers would face a direct cost of $82.3 billion from President Donald Trump's current tariff plans, a sum that could potentially be managed
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Union Budget 2026: What Fills Government Coffers And How The Money Is Spent
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman also tabled the Budget documents which provide a fractional break-up of every Re 1 that comes into the government coffers and how it gets spent.
-
Union Budget 2026: What Is The New Income Tax Act, 2025, Coming On April 1
The Income Tax Act, 2025 will come into force from April 1, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said. It will replace the six-decade-old tax framework, with rules and tax forms to be notified soon
-
New Tax Act, Lower TCS, Easier Filings: Your Direct Tax Guide From Budget 2026
One of the biggest consumer wins is the sharp cut in TCS on overseas tour packages, now a flat 2 percent with no threshold, compared with the earlier 5 percent and 20 percent slabs.
-
Union Budget 2026: How The Government Plans Its Finances Every Year
The Union Budget 2026, scheduled for February 1, is India's annual financial blueprint that will list how the government plans to generate revenue, allocate funds, and steer the economy over the coming year.
-
PAN Card Apply Online: How To Apply For PAN Card Online via Different Methods
Permanent Account Number (PAN) Card is issued by the Income Tax (IT) Department, which comes under the aegis of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT). While there is no minimum age requirement to apply for a PAN Card, you do need to present multiple documents to initiate the process. The IT Department requires you to present a valid proof of ide...
-
Heading To Europe In 2026? 7 Major Updates Indians Should Know
If you are planning a Europe trip in 2026, several new rules and rising costs may affect your plans. These updates will influence how you fly, how long you wait at immigration and how much you spend in major cities.
-
How A New Proposal Could Make Flight Cancellations Easier And Cheaper For Indian Travellers
If you're an Indian traveller booking flights that you might need to amend or cancel, the proposed DGCA policies could provide a welcome buffer.
-
PAN-Aadhaar Link Deadline Extended: How to Link PAN and Aadhaar Online by December 31
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the PAN-Aadhaar linking deadline to December 31, 2025, giving taxpayers more time to complete the mandatory process. Linking PAN with Aadhaar keeps it active, prevents penalties, and helps verify identities. Users can pay the linking fee and submit their request via the Income Tax e-Filing Porta...
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'India Proved Doubters Wrong...': IMF Chief's Praise In Global Economy Meet
IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva praised India's 'bold economic and structural reforms' - from revised direct and indirect tax laws to the mass rollout of a digital payments ecosystem - on the first day of a meeting of world financial leaders.
-
ITR Filing 2025: One Day To Deadline, Process, Penalty, Extension And More
ITR Filing 2025 Deadline: The Central Board of Direct Taxes has not provided any deadline extension despite demands from individuals.
-
Opinion | Next-Generation GST: A Reform That Places The Middle Class At The Centre
By ensuring both direct tax relief and rationalised indirect taxes, the government has empowered the common citizen to save more, spend more, and aspire more.
-
GST Revamp: How Opposition-Ruled States Came On Board
The rationalisation of Goods and Services tax, done eight years after the flagship reforms were initiated, took place after a clear directive from Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered from the ramparts of the Red Fort on Independence Day.
-
Trump Tariff Effect: Instagram User Shows Sharp Spike In Walmart Pricing
An Instagram user, Mercedes Chandler, recently shared a video from a Walmart store in the United States asserting how US President Donald Trump's tariffs are directly causing a sharp spike in prices across clothes and other items.
-
ITR Filing FY 2024-25: Revised Deadlines, Penalties And Key Updates
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has extended the Income Tax Return (ITR) filing due date for AY 2025-26 from July 31 to September 15.
-
Trump's Tariff Plans Would Cost US Employers $82.3 Billion: Analysis
An analysis finds a critical group of US employers would face a direct cost of $82.3 billion from President Donald Trump's current tariff plans, a sum that could potentially be managed
