Festive demand stays strong: Appliance makers eye double-digit sales despite price hikes

The latest price hike comes ahead of the peak festive season. NEW DELHI: Consumer durable manufacturers are expecting double-digit sales growth during the festive season despite a 5-8% increase in prices of air-conditioners and other appliances, with premiumisation, replacement demand, easy financing and improving consumer sentiment likely to support demand.The latest price hike, the third…

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Medicine shop owner deposited Rs 2.47 crore cash, faced unexplained money tax notice; ITAT Delhi says Income Tax Dept could not counter his evidence, rules in his favour

The deposits in question were made by the medicine shop owner in three savings accounts. (Image for representative purpose in only) Cash deposits made in bank accounts can invite income tax scrutiny if the assessing officer is unable to detect a clear trail and source. In one such case a pharmaceutical and medicines retailer based…

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He deposited Rs 14.96 lakh cash during demonetisation; landlord faced unexplained money tax notice under Section 69A, but ITAT Bangalore deletes addition on account of rental income

The ITAT Bangalore ordered the deletion of the entire addition of Rs 14,96,500 made under Section 69A. (Image for representative purpose only) When it comes to income and taxation, documents and money trail form an important part of the process. This is particularly important when income from any of your sources is in cash. In…

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Hydro generation falls short, strains power supply during non-solar hours in Sept

Power demand hits 269 GW in Sept as hydropower deficit fuels electricity shortages. NEW DELHI: Hydropower generation fell nearly 12% below the projected requirement in the first six months of FY27 due to the El Nino-induced rain deficit, putting greater pressure on coal-fired generation and leading to shortages, especially during non-solar hours, in several parts…

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Green Energy Corridor: Third edition of Green Energy Corridor to add 51,126 ckm transmission lines, 50 GWh BESS

NEW DELHI: The rapid growth in solar and wind power generation, along with rising grid congestion and renewable energy curtailment, has prompted govt to announce a new transmission scheme with the launch of the third phase of the Green Energy Corridor (GEC), which got the Cabinet’s nod on Wednesday.With an outlay of nearly Rs 1.9…

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Today’s resilience no guarantee for tomorrow: RBI Guv flags emerging financial risks

RBI governor Sanjay M​alhotra​ Reserve Bank governor Sanjay Malhotra on Saturday said that the central bank remains committed to monitoring emerging vulnerabilities and maintaining a strong and resilient financial system, even as the financial sector remains resilient with healthy balance sheets of banks and NBFCs.“Today’s resilience may not necessarily imply tomorrow’s immunity, and we are…

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