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On October 6, 2026, the Delhi High Court ruled in the man’s favour, providing him relief by cancelling the entire tax demand notice. (Image for representative purpose only) What happens if your PAN Card is misused and the entry shows up in your Form 26AS, prompting an income tax notice and tax demand way above…

Apple’s strong showing comes even as competition between it and Samsung has  intensified in India. Apple is growing big in India with its business crossing the Rs 1 lakh crore revenue mark in FY2026. Both sales and profits grew at a faster pace than the previous year. The performance came even as the broader market…

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz (representational image) The Middle East conflict has put the world’s energy lifeline, the Strait of Hormuz, in a chokehold.But the Gulf might be looking for an escape route.Over the next five years, countries in the region could invest in alternative logistics corridors and energy pipelines to loosen their dependence…

India – New Zealand trade deal kicks in NEW DELHI: The India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) came into force on Tuesday opening up new opportunities for Indian exporters, manufacturers, farmers, professionals and businesses. The agreement provides 100% duty-free access to the New Zealand market for all Indian export tariff lines, removing peak tariffs of…

Nepal has barred the import, sale and distribution of Priyagold biscuits made by India based Surya Food and Agro Ltd, after food safety concerns flagged by Indian authorities.Nepal’s Food Technology and Quality Control Department (FTQCD) announced the restrictions in a notice issued on Monday, classifying the biscuits as sub-standard. The move follows action by the…

Spot gold is drawing some support from buoyant US treasuries and reduced possibility of October Fed rate hike. Gold price prediction today:Gold prices are finding some support but the upside is capped by high crude oil prices, says Praveen Singh, Head Currencies and Commodities, Mirae Asset ShareKhan. Here’s his detailed analysis: Gold Performance: Spot gold…

The findings also highlighted a distinct regional divergence in welfare impact NEW DELHI: In-kind social transfers ranging from free foodgrains under the public distribution system (PDS) to laptops, bicycles and school uniforms have pushed nearly 22 crore people — comprising around 19% of rural population and 8.4% of those in urban areas — into higher…

The AO treated the alleged amount as undisclosed cash receipts and made an addition under Section 69A. (Image for representative purpose only) Property related transactions can sometimes be complicated. Recording the same in your income tax return is equally important. But what if the Income Tax Department sends you a notice for unexplained cash receipts,…

Stock market holiday on Dussehra NEW DELHI: Domestic equity markets will remain closed on Tuesday, October 20, for Dussehra, giving investors a break from regular trading on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). The festival is listed as a full trading holiday in the 2026 market calendar.Investors will not be…

Officials said the decision to introduce independent inspections followed repeated passenger complaints. (Image for representative purpose only) The food quality on trains may see an improvement with the Quality Council of India (QCI) looking to appoint certified professionals to carry out independent, technology-enabled checks of food safety and hygiene at railway stations and aboard trains…