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RBI-Backed Digital Currency to Be Launched in India, Union Minister Piyush Goyal Says
The country will launch an RBI-backed digital currency to discourage unbacked cryptocurrencies. Union Minister Piyush Goyal said heavy taxation will deter risky tokens, while the new digital rupee enables faster, traceable payments. Experts see the move as a shift from a "tax-and-tolerate" approach to stricter oversight, favouring compliance-aligne...
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India Tops Global Crypto Adoption Index for Third Consecutive Year
India has topped the Chainalysis 2025 Global Crypto Adoption Index for the third year in a row, cementing its dominance in grassroots and institutional crypto adoption. Despite strict taxation and regulatory uncertainty, the country continues to lead global engagement, ahead of the United States and Pakistan. Experts credit India’s vast user base...
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Nithin Kamath Points Out Risks in India’s Developing Crypto Market Future
Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath has raised concerns about India’s booming crypto futures market, pointing to extreme leverage and tax loopholes driving the surge. Unlike spot trades that fall under strict taxation, futures remain in a regulatory grey zone, enabling traders to bypass both TDS and the 30% tax on VDAs. Experts caution that while le...
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ITR Filing 2025: Freelancers Must Follow These Tax Rules To Avoid Heavy Penalties
Freelancers in India must understand tax rules like TDS, GST, and ITR filing to avoid penalties and legal trouble. Awareness of these rules ensures financial safety and builds credibility in the professional world.
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"Paid Rs 30 Lakh Taxes, Got Zero Support": Laid off Bengaluru Techie Says He's Falling Into Depression
The tweet has sparked a heated debate about the lack of support for India's salaried taxpayers, especially during crises.
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Supreme Court Upholds Constitutional Validity of Dual Taxation on Cable TV, OTT Platforms: Report
The Supreme Court has upheld the right of state governments to levy an entertainment tax on broadcasting and digital streaming services, as they are classified as a "luxury" under the seventh schedule of the Constitution of India. This ruling clarifies that both cable TV broadcasters are liable to pay a service tax to the central government and an ...
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"From Birth Till Death, Centre Wants To Tax You, Not Help You": Raghav Chadha
Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha on Thursday addressed the growing concerns surrounding the taxation system in India. Drawing attention to the pervasive nature of taxes throughout the life cycle, Chadha critically highlighted how citizens are taxed.
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10 Courses For Commerce Students After Class 12 In India
Popular options like B.Com, BBA, CA, and B.Com LLB lead to careers in accounting, finance, auditing, taxation, investment, and banking.
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"Personal Attack": Raghav Chadha Hits Back After Finance Minister's Remarks
AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Friday hit back at Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman over her remarks in Parliament regarding his understanding of taxation, calling her response a "personal attack" and urged her to avoid such remarks.
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Union Budget 2025 Will Initiate Reforms In Six Areas Including Taxation: Nirmala Sitharaman
Union Budget will initiate reforms in six areas - taxation, urban development, mining, financial sector, power and regulatory framework, said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
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Budget 2025: How The Government Generates Revenue Beyond Taxation
Ahead of the Budget 2025, it's essential to understand the diverse range of non-tax revenue streams the government relies on to fund its activities.
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Opinion | Why Over Half Of All Income Tax Filings In India Are Zero-Tax
In terms of value, 84% of corporate filers contributed almost nothing to the total corporate tax collections of Rs. 7.16 lakh crore in the assessment year 2023-24.
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Budget 2025: ICAI Proposes Joint Tax Filing, How Married Couples Will Benefit From It
Ahead of the Union Budget 2025, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has proposed the introduction of joint taxation for married couples.
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Finance Ministry Shares Report Card On Union Budget 2024-25
The key announcements from the Union Budget 2024-25 budget including measures to simplify taxation, reduce litigation, and improve tax certainty, have shown notable progress, as per the Finance Ministry.
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5, 12 or 18%? Row Bubbles Up Over GST On Popcorn, Council Clarifies
GST Council on Saturday agreed to issue a clarification on taxation of popcorn, saying that pre-packed and labelled ready-to-eat snacks will attract a 12 per cent tax while an 18 per cent GST will be levied if it is caramelised.
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RBI-Backed Digital Currency to Be Launched in India, Union Minister Piyush Goyal Says
The country will launch an RBI-backed digital currency to discourage unbacked cryptocurrencies. Union Minister Piyush Goyal said heavy taxation will deter risky tokens, while the new digital rupee enables faster, traceable payments. Experts see the move as a shift from a "tax-and-tolerate" approach to stricter oversight, favouring compliance-aligne...
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India Tops Global Crypto Adoption Index for Third Consecutive Year
India has topped the Chainalysis 2025 Global Crypto Adoption Index for the third year in a row, cementing its dominance in grassroots and institutional crypto adoption. Despite strict taxation and regulatory uncertainty, the country continues to lead global engagement, ahead of the United States and Pakistan. Experts credit India’s vast user base...
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Nithin Kamath Points Out Risks in India’s Developing Crypto Market Future
Zerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath has raised concerns about India’s booming crypto futures market, pointing to extreme leverage and tax loopholes driving the surge. Unlike spot trades that fall under strict taxation, futures remain in a regulatory grey zone, enabling traders to bypass both TDS and the 30% tax on VDAs. Experts caution that while le...
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ITR Filing 2025: Freelancers Must Follow These Tax Rules To Avoid Heavy Penalties
Freelancers in India must understand tax rules like TDS, GST, and ITR filing to avoid penalties and legal trouble. Awareness of these rules ensures financial safety and builds credibility in the professional world.
-
"Paid Rs 30 Lakh Taxes, Got Zero Support": Laid off Bengaluru Techie Says He's Falling Into Depression
The tweet has sparked a heated debate about the lack of support for India's salaried taxpayers, especially during crises.
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Supreme Court Upholds Constitutional Validity of Dual Taxation on Cable TV, OTT Platforms: Report
The Supreme Court has upheld the right of state governments to levy an entertainment tax on broadcasting and digital streaming services, as they are classified as a "luxury" under the seventh schedule of the Constitution of India. This ruling clarifies that both cable TV broadcasters are liable to pay a service tax to the central government and an ...
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"From Birth Till Death, Centre Wants To Tax You, Not Help You": Raghav Chadha
Aam Aadmi Party MP Raghav Chadha on Thursday addressed the growing concerns surrounding the taxation system in India. Drawing attention to the pervasive nature of taxes throughout the life cycle, Chadha critically highlighted how citizens are taxed.
-
10 Courses For Commerce Students After Class 12 In India
Popular options like B.Com, BBA, CA, and B.Com LLB lead to careers in accounting, finance, auditing, taxation, investment, and banking.
-
"Personal Attack": Raghav Chadha Hits Back After Finance Minister's Remarks
AAP Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha on Friday hit back at Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman over her remarks in Parliament regarding his understanding of taxation, calling her response a "personal attack" and urged her to avoid such remarks.
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Union Budget 2025 Will Initiate Reforms In Six Areas Including Taxation: Nirmala Sitharaman
Union Budget will initiate reforms in six areas - taxation, urban development, mining, financial sector, power and regulatory framework, said Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
-
Budget 2025: How The Government Generates Revenue Beyond Taxation
Ahead of the Budget 2025, it's essential to understand the diverse range of non-tax revenue streams the government relies on to fund its activities.
-
Opinion | Why Over Half Of All Income Tax Filings In India Are Zero-Tax
In terms of value, 84% of corporate filers contributed almost nothing to the total corporate tax collections of Rs. 7.16 lakh crore in the assessment year 2023-24.
-
Budget 2025: ICAI Proposes Joint Tax Filing, How Married Couples Will Benefit From It
Ahead of the Union Budget 2025, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has proposed the introduction of joint taxation for married couples.
-
Finance Ministry Shares Report Card On Union Budget 2024-25
The key announcements from the Union Budget 2024-25 budget including measures to simplify taxation, reduce litigation, and improve tax certainty, have shown notable progress, as per the Finance Ministry.
-
5, 12 or 18%? Row Bubbles Up Over GST On Popcorn, Council Clarifies
GST Council on Saturday agreed to issue a clarification on taxation of popcorn, saying that pre-packed and labelled ready-to-eat snacks will attract a 12 per cent tax while an 18 per cent GST will be levied if it is caramelised.
