Two weeks after opening the ITR filing for AY 2025-26, the Income Tax Department on June 10 released the Common Offline Utility (COU). Offline utilities (JavaScript-based/JSON utility) are built on the latest system architecture adopted by the Income Tax Department. The Income Tax Department often releases utilities in multiple phases to ensure smooth rollout, gradual
Mutual funds in India are expected to increase their investments in short-term corporate bonds in the coming weeks, buoyed by a surge in inflows and surplus liquidity, according to fund managers. In May 2025, corporate bond funds recorded net inflows of ₹119.8 billion (approximately $1.40 billion)—the highest in two years and more than triple the
The global uncertainty and geopolitical tension including the Operation Sindoor has led to significant investor caution across the mutual fund industry. The inflows to equity funds dropped sharply in May to Rs 19,013 crore — the lowest level since April 2024 — according to data released by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI). Additionally
The Department of Financial Services (DFS) has directed public sector banks (PSBs) to focus on selling insurance products along with their core banking objective, according to a CNBC TV report. Acknowledging the importance of public sector banks to meet ‘Insurance for All by 2027’ target, the DFS has asked PSU lenders to focus on insurance
If you’re planning to take a home loan, this could be a good time for you. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) made a significant cut of 0.50% in the repo rate on June 7, bringing it down to 5.5%. Since February 2025, the RBI has reduced the repo rate by a total of 1%.
The real fear isn’t about ghosts. It’s about lost years, ruined credit, and regret. Is there something scarier than a haunted house? Yes, it’s a Rs 50,000 investment gone because of a tip you didn’t question. A dream home loan is cancelled because your EMIs ate your savings. Or five years gone, just waiting for
The Income Tax Department is now using modern data analysis techniques to detect those who have hidden or shown less income. For this, the department is working with various government agencies to collect information about such individuals who spend heavily but do not report their income properly. What is the new update? The Central Board
Many banks have recently updated their rules regarding credit card usage at airports for lounge access. Joining the list, another leading bank ICICI Bank has announced some changes too for its credit card users. These changes will take effect on July 1 this year. According to the latest update, eligible ICICI Bank credit cardholders can
Income Tax Return Filing Deadline Extension AY 2025-26: The last date for Income Tax Return (ITR) filing for AY 2025-26 is September 15, 2025, with just 4 days remaining. But, as feared earlier, taxpayers are facing technical glitches while trying to file their returns on the e-filing portal of the Income Tax Department. For in-depth
The auto component industry is looking at the easing of tensions with China as a chance to strengthen partnerships and access advanced technology. China remains India’s largest source of component imports, and industry leaders said that improvement in ties could support growth in the domestic sector. “Many Indian firms have already partnered with Chinese companies
The initial public offer of Dev Accelerator Ltd received 63.97 times subscription on the final day of bidding on Friday. The three-day IPO got bids for 84,10,19,175 shares against 1,31,47,075 shares on offer, according to NSE data. Retail Individual Investors (RIIs) part garnered 164.72 times subscription. The category for non-institutional investors received 87.97 times subscription
The last date for Income Tax Return (ITR filing AY 2025-26) is now just 4 days away. This deadline will end on September 15, 2025. In such a situation, crores of taxpayers would like to see another extension in the return filing deadline. The finance ministry extended the deadline for taxpayers in May this year
JSW Group companies have been in focus. While JSW Energy boosted its renewable push with capacity addition, JSW Infra has made a brownfield rail siding acquisition. Both companies are betting on big expansion. Here are all the details- JSW Energy commissions 317 MW RE Capacity JSW Energy, a JSW Group company, announced that it has