BUSINESS
Governance experts red-flag two recent Zee disclosures regarding Sebi notice and promoter stake rise
Zee refuted the allegations and said, the Company has always followed highest corporate governance standards.
BUSINESS
Apple vs CCI: Is Apple’s fight over new penalty rules truly warranted?
Legal experts say the Nagrik Chetna Manch verdict, which is being cited by Apple, is a peculiar case with unique facts and cannot be generalised.
BUSINESS
Kalyan Jewellers flags alleged market manipulation to SEBI, seeks suspension from F&O segment
In the letter sent sometime in 2025, Kalyan said some ‘known and unknown’ entities were resorting to excess speculation in the stock
BUDGET
Tax defaults in India surge 5.7 times to Rs 20 lakh crore in 3 years with legacy defaults rising nearly 8 times
The data captures tax demands in cases where the taxpayers either don’t have any assets that the department can attach to discharge the tax dues, or the taxpayers are absconding and untraceable.
BUSINESS
STT collection for FY27 likely to be subdued due to falling market volumes
For FY27, the government has estimated that it will collect Rs 73,700 crore via STT, which is lower than the FY26 budget estimate of Rs 78,000 crore for STT collection. The levy has already seen a dip in FY26 due to reduced volumes especially in the F&O segment prompting the government to revise its STT collection estimate for the current financial year downwards to Rs 63,700 crore.
BUSINESS
Large HFT traders Jane Street, Jump, Graviton, arbitrage MFs to feel the pinch of STT hike
While the large HFT firms use algos to make massive trades in F&O, arbitrage funds generally interplay between cash and F&O market to make a small profit
BUDGET
Budget 2026: FPIs using brokers get GST exemption for brokerage services
Until now brokerage fee paid by the foreign funds was subject to 18% GST
BUDGET
Budget 2026: Extension of tax holiday for Gift City banks to benefit big domestic lenders
The government has extended the tax holiday for IBUs from 10 years currently to 25 years.
BUDGET
Budget restricts MAT credits use to drive shift towards new tax regime
Companies will not be able to claim new MAT credits from FY27 and government has allowed existing credits to be adjusted with tax outgo even under new regime.
BUDGET
Budget 2026: Companies to see higher tax outflow on MF investments
Companies usually park surplus money in debt and equity mutual funds for which they could avail tax benefit, which has now been taken away
BUSINESS
Budget 2026: Companies seek elimination of TDS and TCS on GST-covered transactions
Current TDS/TCS system poses a compliance challenge for companies, with rates varying from 0.1% to 35%, say tax experts
BUSINESS
Economic Survey: The new Securities Market Code will serve as model for other Indian regulators
The government had initially proposed SMC in the Union Budget for FY22, however the bill was finally introduced in Lok Sabha on 18 December 2025.
BUSINESS
Groww, Physicswallah, other newly listed tech firms face institutional opposition over ESOPs
Potential dilution, beneficiaries and fair disclosures are key reasons behind this scrutiny, say governance experts
BUSINESS
Chinese funds keener on India investments as geo-political tensions between countries ease
At least four new China based funds looking to get an FPI licence in India, indicating revived interest in Indian markets
BUSINESS
Tiger Global verdict bolsters India's indirect transfer provisions framed after retrospective tax disputes
The verdict could result in billions of dollars in tax demands, affecting not only foreign portfolio investors and private equity funds but also large overseas companies with investments in India.
BUSINESS
Tiger Global ruling may affect more than 500 foreign funds in India’s F&O market
Many FPIs set up shop in Mauritius or Singapore to avail zero tax on derivative market gains and these structures need to be revisited post apex court verdict
BUSINESS
CCI summons steel pipe companies in connection to cartelisation, bid-rigging probe
Commencing on January 12, the hearings follow the CCI’s September 2025 raids on the offices of leading steel pipe producers.
BUSINESS
Fast-track demergers for corporate restructuring face tax roadblocks
Currently, fast-track demergers are not covered under exempt transactions under tax rules, leading to a tax incidence in the range of 12.5% to 36%.
BUSINESS
Large taxpayers may soon have fully automated tax compliance systems
The central government has begun granting API access to tax portals, paving the way for AI-led automation tools for filings and compliance.
BUSINESS
Indian liquor industry faces glass recycling deficit
Only 40-50% of container glass produced in India is recycled, leading to higher costs and increased carbon footprint for liquor companies.
BUSINESS
Iskcon vs Iskcon: What the SC battle means for group's Bengaluru temple and other trusts with similar structures?
The Iskcon temple facing the property dispute is located in Rajajinagar in Bengaluru. The value of the land could run into hundreds of crores, say real estate experts
BUSINESS
Tax scrutiny hits startup founders over undisclosed foreign ESOPs
ESOPs allotted to founders and executives of companies with externalised structures are in the radar of the tax department
BUSINESS
Luxury hotels step outside the room with curated lifestyle products
Indian luxury hotels are increasingly offering brand extension products with an eye on deeper engagement with loyal customers.
BUSINESS
India’s listed REITs have a stellar 2025 with unit prices rising up to 16-28%
Four listed REITs have seen significant appreciation in price terms, while average yields have fallen by about 35 basis points
