Stock market outlook: Nifty slips 0.53% for the week; further consolidation expected

The Nifty experienced a mild correction this week, trading in a downward consolidation pattern and closing negative. The trading range spanned 485 points, from 26,178.70 to 25,693.25.Despite the Federal Reserve’s supportive 0.25% rate reduction and a pause in breadth deterioration, the index encountered resistance near recent peaks. The India VIX dropped by -2.01% to 10.11,…

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CBDT acts against intermediaries filing tax returns with bogus deduction claims

NEW DELHI: After a massive nationwide operation, Central Board of Direct Taxes acted against several intermediaries involved in filing income tax returns with bogus claims of deductions and exemptions under the Income Tax Act.The move followed actions in July 2025, covering 150 premises, during which more than 102 suspicious RUPPs were identified for their role…

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Venezuela’s oil exports shrivel as US seizes tanker off its coast

CARACAS: Venezuela’s oil exports have plummeted since the US seized an oil tanker off the country’s coast this week and imposed new sanctions on shipping companies doing business with the embattled Latin American country, Al Jazeera reported.Oil tanker movements into and out of Venezuelan waters have almost come to a standstill, Al Jazeera’s sources stated,…

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8th Pay Commission: Railways to trim costs to accommodate higher wages; maintenance, procurement, energy sectors in focus

Railways is implementing focused cost-cutting initiatives across maintenance, procurement and energy sectors to fortify its financial position before dealing with increased wage expenses anticipated from the Eighth Pay Commission recommendations.Established in January 2024, the Eighth Pay Commission must submit its recommendations within an 18-month timeframe.The previous Seventh Pay Commission led to wage increases of 14-26%…

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Biggest IPO ever? Insider share sale sets SpaceX valuation at $800 billion; 2026 market debut possible

Image used for representative purposes SpaceX is reportedly proceeding with an internal share sale that values Elon Musk‘s space technology company at approximately $800 billion, potentially setting the stage for the largest initial public offering in history.According to a company communication cited by Bloomberg on Friday, SpaceX is considering a public listing in 2026. The…

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Income Tax Department cautions taxpayers against rise in fake emails, SMS scams

Image used for representative purposes NEW DELHI: The Income Tax Department has issued a public advisory cautioning taxpayers, especially senior citizens, against fraudulent emails, SMS messages, and websites impersonating the Department to steal personal and financial information.In an official awareness message shared by the Income Tax Department, Government of India, on X, taxpayers have been…

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50% tariff shock: India in touch with Mexico over ‘unilateral’ move; aim for ‘stable and balanced trade environment’

As India reels amid steep tariff hike by Mexico, ranging up to 50 per cent, an official said New Delhi is actively engaging with Mexican authorities over what it views as a “unilateral” move to raise duties on a wide range of products. The discussions, the official said, are aimed at finding solutions beneficial to…

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