In key structural shift, debt becomes the big new vehicle as Indian IT goes deal-shoppingIndian IT firms are increasingly embracing debt financing for major acquisitions, a departure from their traditional debt-free approach. Th...
02 Jul, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
CCI clears RCB's $1.78-billion buyout by Aditya Birla Group, ToI consortiumThe Competition Commission of India has greenlit a massive $1.78 billion deal, allowing a consortium led by Aditya Birla Group and The Time...
01 Jul, 2026, 07.13 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
Stock traders' alert: When income tax audit becomes mandatory for AY 2026-27Stock market traders, especially those involved in intraday and F&O trading without a registered business, need to understand tax audit rul...
01 Jul, 2026, 07.10 AM IST
Mumbai property market records best-ever June with over 13,300 registrationsMumbai's property market is booming, hitting record registrations in June and the first half of 2026. Strong end-user demand, coupled with ...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.46 PM IST
Hyderabad is India's most expensive GCC office market, commands 15% premiumHyderabad has emerged as India's priciest office market for Global Capability Centres (GCCs), commanding a 15% premium. The city leads the ...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.13 PM IST
Ayodhya donation theft: UP Police probe assets of 22-year-old accused earning Rs 15,000 a monthA 22-year-old earning ₹15,000 monthly is under UP Police scrutiny for allegedly acquiring a ₹65-lakh house, a new farmhouse, a ₹1-lakh moto...
29 Jun, 2026, 07.06 PM IST
Why clean land records are key to India's property marketStates are rapidly digitizing land records to streamline India's complex property market. This move aims to curb disputes, speed up transac...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
Two British American Tobacco-linked entities receive Rs 3,896 crore ITC dividend in FY26British American Tobacco's Indian entities received ₹3,895.74 crore in dividends from ITC in FY26, a slight decrease from the previous year...
28 Jun, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
Taking a second loan for home loan repayment? Claim tax deduction on both under old tax regime for Tax Year 2026-2027Homeowners can now potentially claim tax deductions on interest paid for both their original home loan and a subsequent loan taken to repay...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
Forged Will row: Buyer should not face criminal case for purchasing land on the basis of Will which police found to be forged; rules SCThe Supreme Court has shielded an innocent land buyer from criminal charges in a forged Will case. The buyer, unaware of the forgery, purch...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
India realty investment defies global volatility; institutional inflows rise 23% in H1India's real estate investment surged 23% to $4.33 billion in H1 2026, driven by robust domestic capital. Despite global headwinds, 54 deal...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
West Bengal: Ex-TMC MLA Atin Ghosh, daughter booked in property grab caseFormer TMC MLA Atin Ghosh, his daughter, and son-in-law face charges for allegedly illegally occupying a Kolkata bungalow and land worth Rs...
24 Jun, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
Can me and my wife claim LTCG tax exemption on gains from residential property sold in 2025?ET Wealth Reader's Query: In 2025, I sold a residential property, which was purchased in 2008 in the joint names of my wife and I. However,...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
Real estate platform Square Yards achieves unicorn status after securing 900 cr in fundingReal estate platform Square Yards has secured Rs 900 crore in a funding round, achieving unicorn status with a valuation exceeding $1 billi...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
Oman eases residency rules for foreign investors, expands family sponsorship eligibilityOman is boosting its appeal to foreign investors and property buyers with significant reforms to its residency laws. New "Owner Visas" simp...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
Maharashtra’s leasehold land record overhaul to tighten realty deals scrutinyMaharashtra has ordered that all government leasehold lands be recorded in revenue records with the state government as the sole occupant, ...
21 Jun, 2026, 10.34 PM IST