FM Sitharaman asks I-T Department to ensure convenience for honest taxpayers, firm action against evasion

FM Sitharaman asks I-T Department to ensure convenience for honest taxpayers, firm action against evasion

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday asked Income Tax officials to ensure convenience for honest taxpayers and firm consequences for deliberate evasion, as she urged them to focus on five priorities for responsive tax governance. Speaking at an event to mark the 167th Income Tax Day celebrations here, the minister also noted that the department’s…

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SEBI allows wider use of intraday borrowings by MFs from September 1

SEBI bars former Axis MF Chief Dealer Viresh Joshi, 20 others in ₹30 crore front-running case

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has issued its final order in the Axis Mutual Fund front-running case, banning 21 entities from the securities market for periods ranging between three and seven years. The capital markets regulator confirmed the disgorgement of over ₹30.55 crore in ill-gotten gains and imposed cumulative monetary penalties totalling…

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Mutual fund companies earned more in Q1 as markets rose—but investors should look deeper

Mutual fund companies earned more in Q1 as markets rose—but investors should look deeper

India’s listed mutual fund companies reported a strong June quarter, with higher profits helped by a rebound in equity markets. But a closer look shows that much of the earnings boost came from gains on their investment portfolios rather than a meaningful improvement in their core fund management business. The results were broadly in line…

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8th Pay Commission to hold meetings with Central government employee unions in Delhi on August 7, 10

8th Pay Commission to hold meetings with Central government employee unions in Delhi on August 7, 10

The 8th Central Pay Commission has invited Central government employee associations, federations and unions based in Delhi to interact with the Commission on August 7 and August 10 as part of its ongoing consultations on the next pay revision. The meetings are part of the Commission’s stakeholder consultation process, during which it is gathering views…

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How to file your income tax return online: A step-by-step guide

How to pay income tax online using the e-Pay Tax portal: Payment modes, steps explained

Paying income tax online has become simpler with the e-Pay Tax facility. It allows taxpayers to make direct payments electronically using multiple payment methods. The service is available on the e-Filing portal and can be accessed with or without logging into the portal. Whether you are paying advance tax or depositing self-assessment tax, the e-Pay…

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This 14-digit number can save you from repeated KYC submissions

This 14-digit number can save you from repeated KYC submissions

By Anshul  July 24, 2026, 1:29:36 PM IST (Published) CKYC simplifies banking, investments, and insurance. Learn how this 14-digit number streamlines your financial processes and reduces paperwork. 1/6 Opening a bank account, investing in mutual funds or buying an insurance policy usually requires completing Know Your Customer (KYC) formalities. But submitting the same documents repeatedly…

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PM Awas Yojana: Who can get housing benefits, how to apply and documents required

PM Awas Yojana: Who can get housing benefits, how to apply and documents required

The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) is a government housing scheme aimed at helping eligible families access affordable housing. Launched in 2015 with the objective of “Housing for All”, the scheme provides assistance to eligible beneficiaries in both urban and rural areas. The scheme has two major components, PM Awas Yojana-Urban (PMAY-U) for urban households…

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