The CBDT has extended the ITR and tax audit deadlines for a specific category of taxpayers for AY 2026-27. The move gives eligible taxpayers additional time to complete their audit-related compliance and file their returns. Here’s what taxpayers need to know.

The Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY), launched in August 2025, offers employment linked incentives for salaried workers from 1 August 2025 to 31 July 2027, with an allocation of ₹99,446 crore to boost first-time employment and encourage employers.

A credit score may not rise immediately after the final EMI; lenders must first report the loan closure to credit bureaus.

UPI MDR will apply to eligible P2M transactions above ₹2,000 from 15 October 2026. But how does its 0.4% charge compare with typical debit and credit card MDRs? Here’s a look at the transaction costs and how the charges differ across payment modes.

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United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU) proposed three-day strike from September 28 to 30, 2026. SBI issued an advisory on banking services, UPI, ATM and more.

TDS and TCS compliance has moved to an online filing setup from Tax Year 2026-27 onwards, changing how deductors submit quarterly statements. The process brings fresh forms, a separate compliance environment, and updated filing steps. Here’s what deductors need to know.

NSE CEO Ashish Chauhan stated there have been no talks with the government regarding the new Merchant Discount Rate for UPI payments, which he claims is a matter for brokers and clients to resolve. The new MDR framework takes effect on October 15, impacting capital-market transactions.