Think you don't need to file an ITR for FY 25-26? These 8 benefits may change your mindITR filing: Filing your Income Tax Return (ITR) offers significant advantages beyond just tax payment. It's crucial for claiming refunds, c...
02 Jul, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
Overcharged Rs 67 on shoe MRP, Bata ordered to refund student, pay Rs 2,000 compensation. Here's what happenedA law student's Rs 67 overcharge on shoes led to a significant ruling against Bata India by the Kerala Consumer Commission. The retailer wa...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.21 PM IST
Beyond refunds: Why GST 2.0 is a growth enabler for MSME exportersLiquidity alone won’t close the credit gap that most Indian MSME exporters face. This is where GST 2.0 has its most underappreciated impact...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
June GST collections 13.9% to ₹1.95 lakh croreIndia's GST revenue surged 13.9% to ₹1.95 lakh crore in June, driven by a significant 34.6% jump in import tax collections. While domestic ...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
Filing ITR? Here's what AIS and Form 26AS tell the income tax department about youAs taxpayers gear up for ITR filing in AY 2026-27, understanding the consolidated Form 168 (formerly AIS and Form 26AS) is crucial. This un...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
GST collections rise 13.9% to Rs 1.95 lakh crore MoM in JuneIndia's GST collections surged by nearly 14% to Rs 1.95 lakh crore in June 2026, marking a significant year-on-year increase. This robust g...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
BoB, Mizuho Bank forge partnership to enhance collaboration in M&A financingBank of Baroda has joined forces with Japan's Mizuho Bank to boost their capabilities in mergers and acquisitions financing. This collabora...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
Man booked 11 shops for Rs 25 lakh in Mumbai in 1995 but didn't get possession even after 30 years; he fights back and wins full refund with 12% interestOver 30 years ago in 1995, Amish Anantrai Modi had booked some shops in a project for a total consideration of Rs 25 lakh. In his complaint...
30 Jun, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
Quote of the day by Bob Dylan: ‘Take care of all your memories as you cannot relive them. And remember when you are out there’ ; American music icon’s lesson on cherishing the past remains timeless’Bob Dylan's poignant lyrics remind us to cherish our memories, as they are irreplaceable links to our past and offer solace in difficult ti...
29 Jun, 2026, 02.02 PM IST
ITR filing guide: Know when tax return filing is mandatory, who needs to file and who is exemptIndividuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) are required to file income tax returns (ITR) if their total taxable income before the appl...
29 Jun, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
As GST turns 10, focus shifts to AI-led compliance, faster refunds, simpler tax processesIndia's Goods and Services Tax, now in its tenth year, is evolving towards greater efficiency. The government is leveraging AI, data sharin...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
Quote of the day by music legend Bob Marley: 'Money can make you rich? My richness is always life. Live the life you....' - An important reminder that life's greatest wealth is not money by Three Little Birds, Is This Love singerBob Marley once shared that being rich is not about having lots of money or expensive possessions. In a famous 1979 interview, he said that...
28 Jun, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
MSMEs and GST@9: Journey so far and next phase of reformsFor India Inc., including MSMEs, the focus appears to have shifted from stabilisation to optimisation, as confidence grows on account of di...
27 Jun, 2026, 10.48 AM IST
Homebuyer wins full refund with Rs 1.57 crore interest in MahaREAT as builder delays possession by 3 years, citing MHADA-MCGM disputeHomebuyers have won a significant victory as MahaREAT ruled a builder cannot use inter-authority disputes to justify possession delays exce...
26 Jun, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
GST wins India Inc's vote, but businesses seek faster refunds and smarter reforms: DeloitteIndia's GST regime has achieved widespread acceptance, with digitisation and rate adjustments hailed as major successes. Businesses now pri...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
Taxman to track slipping sectors & top tax payersThe communication, dated June 16, a copy of which was seen by ET, also mandated each zone to submit a report to the Directorate of Tax Rese...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
Hi(gh) Gasoline! US retail sales in May rise on auto powerAmerican shoppers spent more in May than anticipated. This boost came from tax refunds and a stock market rise. However, this spending has ...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.17 AM IST