Economic Times Top Stories

• Govt to expand trust-based tax regime, create large pool of 'trusted entities': Revenue Secretary
• India could capture $30 trillion of new value in three decades in an AI-driven world: Mukesh Ambani
• Over 60 agencies, 600 notifications to come under unified customs platform: CBIC Member
• US tariff relief, strong banks & MSME credit will support Budget growth agenda: M Nagaraju
• Experts see export competitiveness gains; India–US trade projected at $500 billion
• US to cut tariffs on India from 25% to 18% under new trade deal, says Trump
• UNION BUDGET 2026-27: The Good and Not So Good for Businesses
• CFOs call Budget 2026 balanced, laud customs reforms, but flag execution risks
• Budget 2026 throws open safe harbour gates, promises sharp fall in tax disputes for IT firms and MNCs
• Union Budget 2026: FM Nirmala Sitharaman's Key Highlights for India Inc

Economic Times

• Govt to expand trust-based tax regime, create large pool of 'trusted entities': Revenue Secretary
• India could capture $30 trillion of new value in three decades in an AI-driven world: Mukesh Ambani
• Infosys, Wipro, TCS and other IT stocks tumble up to 7%. Here’s why
• RBI's box-checking is so old in new-age frauds, big shift on way for bank supervision
• Data centres, logistics parks could help build REIT frenzy
• '36 hours passed but no details on trade deal': Jairam Ramesh seeks clarity on India-US agreement
• Alphabet plans major India expansion as US tightens visa rules: Report
• RBI 3-day MPC meeting begins today, policy decision due on Friday
• PLI 2.0 after finalising details with mobile, IT firms; tech jobs to cross 1.5 cr: Ashwini Vaishnaw
• Foxconn gets a breather as Karnataka govt asks gram panchayats not to act on tax notices

CA Club India

• Big Change in MAT Rules: No New MAT Credit, Rate Reduced to 14% From AY 2026-27
• Penalty for Under-Reporting of Income to Be Imposed in Assessment Order From AY 2027-28
• GST Collections January 2026 Rise 6.2% YoY to Rs 1.93 Lakh Crore
• Finance Bill 2026: Key Penalties Converted into Mandatory Fees from AY 2026-27
• ICAI Special Examination June 2026 Announced for Foreign Accounting Body Members Under MRA/MoU
• FAST-DS 2026: Proposal of One-Time Disclosure Scheme for Foreign Assets of Small Taxpayers
• Big Relief for Taxpayers: Criminal Liability Rationalised in Income Tax Act, 2025
• Income Tax Act 2025 Amendment: Taxpayers Can File Updated Returns Even After Reassessment Notice
• TAN Exemption for Resident Individuals and HUFs on Immovable Property Purchases from 1st Oct 2026
• Electronic Application for Lower or Nil TDS Certificates from 1st April 2026

BBC News

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• Murder arrest after student stabbed near De Montfort University campus
• Saturday Night Live reveals cast for new UK version
• What's happening and who to look out for as the Winter Olympics begin
• Tesco apologises after placing Welsh language signs in Cornish branch
• Ban on asylum seekers using taxis for medical appointments comes into force
• Palestine Action protesters cleared of burglary but may face retrial on some charges