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During the assessment, the AO estimated Kumar’s business income under Section 44AD — something completely outside the scope of the original notice. (AI image) Making cash deposits of large amounts in your bank account? Be aware of a case where a cash deposit attracted the attention of the Income Tax Department, and the assessing officer…

Online brokerage Groww is gearing up for one of the most closely watched listings of 2025, as investors eye the Bengaluru-based fintech’s upcoming public issue amid a buoyant primary market. The company’s grey market premium (GMP) of Rs 10.5 suggests potential listing gains of around 10.5% over the upper end of its Rs 95–100 price…

8th Pay Commission Salary Calculation 8th Pay Commission salary hike calculation: Central government employees and pensioners can soon look forward to getting higher salaries and pensions respectively, with the Terms of Reference for the 8th Central Pay Commission being approved by the Cabinet this week.The 8th Central Pay Commission has been tasked with submitting a…

The shine faded from gold on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve cooled expectations of additional rate cuts in 2025. After recently breaching Rs 1.21 lakh, prices have softened over the past few sessions. On Thursday, MCX December gold futures slipped Rs 1,671 to open at Rs 1,18,995 per 10 grams. With the Fed’s guarded…

NEW DELHI: Vodafone Idea’s shares tumbled 12.4 per cent to Rs 8.21 on the BSE on Thursday after the Supreme Court issued its written order on the company’s adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues, curbing the extent of relief investors had anticipated. The clarification dented hopes of a broader reprieve for the debt-laden telecom operator.The written…

Trump-Xi meet in South Korea US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held high-stakes talks in South Korea on Thursday, seeking to ease months of escalating trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies. The discussions, described by both sides as constructive, touched on tariffs, agricultural trade, and cooperation on curbing fentanyl exports…

ChatGPT parent OpenAI might hit Wall Street soon in what could become one of the largest IPOs ever. According to sources, the initial public offering would place the company at a valuation of up to $1 trillion. The artificial intelligence giant has been exploring a potential regulatory filing as early as the second half of…

TOKYO: Japanese carmaker Honda Motor will make India a global manufacturing hub for its upcoming electric, Honda 0 α (alpha), whose prototype was unveiled at the Japan Mobility Show.The car has been developed for the Indian and Japanese markets, apart from other Asian countries. Its India debut will be in fiscal 2026-27. Honda Motor Co…

MUMBAI: The departure of Mehli Mistry from boards of Tata Trusts not only cements chairman Noel Tata’s position within the public charities but also strengthens his influence over the $180-bn Tata Group. It gives Noel greater control over the philanthropic and strategic arms of the Tata empire and enhances his ability to shape key decisions…

Apple became the third company in history to reach a $4 trillion market capitalisation, driven by soaring iPhone sales and renewed investor confidence — not by artificial intelligence. Shares of the Cupertino-based company have rallied more than 56% since April, adding about $1.4 trillion in value. Analysts say the comeback reflects not just a strong…