Rs 8 lakh cash deposited in bank – man gets tax notice! Assessing officer deems it presumptive business income, but taxpayer wins case in ITAT – ruling explained

During the assessment, the AO estimated Kumar’s business income under Section 44AD — something completely outside the scope of the original notice. (AI image) Making cash deposits of large amounts in your bank account? Be aware of a case where a cash deposit attracted the attention of the Income Tax Department, and the assessing officer…

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Currency watch: Rupee sinks 47 paise to close at 88.69 against dollar; Fed’s hawkish tone, weak markets weigh on sentiment

The rupee slumped 47 paise to end at 88.69 against the US dollar on Thursday, pressured by a stronger greenback, weak domestic equities, and hawkish commentary from the US Federal Reserve that dented global risk appetite.Traders said the local unit came under sustained pressure through the session amid month-end dollar demand from oil marketing companies…

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US markets today: Wall Street drifts near record highs as Big Tech results; Trump-Xi trade talks pull investors in both directions

US markets ended mixed on Thursday, with investors juggling upbeat and cautious signals from Big Tech earnings and renewed optimism around US-China trade ties.The S&P 500 slipped 0.2% from its all-time high earlier this week, while the Nasdaq composite lost 0.6%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, however, gained 199 points, or 0.5%, by mid-morning trade,…

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China trade thaw: Beijing pauses rare earth export curbs for 1 year after Xi-Trump talks, signals easing in tariff and tech tensions

China said on Thursday it will suspend for one year certain export restrictions, including those related to rare earth materials, that were announced earlier in October, signalling a temporary easing in trade tensions with the United States, AFP reported.According to Beijing’s commerce ministry, the decision to “suspend the implementation of the relevant export control measures……

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Gold rate today: How much yellow metal costs today? Check cost of 24K, 22K gold Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai & other cities

The shine faded from gold on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve cooled expectations of additional rate cuts in 2025. After recently breaching Rs 1.21 lakh, prices have softened over the past few sessions. On Thursday, MCX December gold futures slipped Rs 1,671 to open at Rs 1,18,995 per 10 grams. With the Fed’s guarded…

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Trump sanction fallout: HMEL halts Russian oil imports after new US curbs; denies blacklisted ship-use reports

HMEL, a joint venture between Lakshmi Mittal and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL), announced on Wednesday that it has suspended imports of Russian crude oil following new Western restrictions on Moscow’s energy trade. In a statement, the Bathinda-based refinery said the suspension would remain in place “pending receipt of any outstanding orders” and cited “new…

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First time mutual fund investors: Sebi proposes changes in KYC process, MF fee structure

Asset management companies (AMCs) will have to upgrade their internal systems and workflows to keep investors informed at every stage of the KYC process. (AI image) The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has proposed changes in the Know Your Client (KYC) verification process for new mutual fund investors. The market regulator wants to…

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Gold & silver price prediction today: Will gold & silver rates start rallying again? Here’s what investors should know

In the coming week, gold prices are expected to move higher towards the ₹1,25,000 mark. (AI image) Gold and silver price prediction today: Gold and silver prices may start exhibiting some strength in the coming days, says Abhilash Koikkara, Head – Forex & Commodities, Nuvama Professional Clients Group. He shares his views on gold and…

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