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Missing the 31 August ITR deadline for AY 2026-27 does not end your filing options. Taxpayers can file a belated return by 31 December, revise an already filed return, or seek condonation of delay in eligible cases.

Punjab transferred Sukhchain Singh Khera, key member of the state employees' protest, where over 150 employees' bodies and more than 3.50 lakh pensioners participated in one of the biggest mobilisations against the government.

Indian Bank plans to open 100 branches and hire 2,500 employees in FY2026-27, focusing on expanding its presence in central and western India. The lender also targets lower NPAs and expects its gold loan book to cross 1.5 lakh crore.

The NCDRC has ruled on a case involving an LIC policy assigned as security for a bank loan, holding that the insurer was not deficient in acting on the bank's surrender request. Here's what the order means for policyholders who use insurance policies as loan collateral.

Edtech company upGrad has completed its acquisition of Unacademy for just over $200 million, far below the latter's peak $3.44 billion valuation. Unacademy co-founder Gaurav Munjal said the deal will benefit the education ecosystem, while highlighting Unacademys impact on online learning in India.

The race for the HDFC Bank CEO job would pit several veteran insiders against outsiders who could get a chance to lead Indias largest private sector bank.

To avoid future legal and tax complications, CA advised buyers to settle the exact nature of the ownership arrangement before finalising a purchase.

The domestic MCX gold price recovered its previous losses, jumping over 1% to cross the 1.55 lakh mark per 10 grams

The Mumbai ITAT has ruled in favour of an investor whose 85.35 lakh long-term capital gains (LTCG) from Sunrise Asian shares were treated as unexplained income by the tax department. 

Medical insurance shields policyholders from unpredictable and often steep healthcare expenses.

Chief executive and vice chairman Rajeev Nannapaneni lays bare the changing face of global pharma, explaining why Indian generics firms are scouting for new opportunities.

RBI has taken anywhere from a little over a month to 14 months to approve the appointment of chief executives of private banks.

UBS Group AG notched up an interim victory in its multi-year struggle against Switzerlands push to make it hold billions of extra dollars in capital.

An open offer for an additional 26% stake will follow, pending regulatory approvals, marking GRT's significant expansion in India's organised jewellery retail market.

ITC's wholly-owned arm announced acquisition of Happiest Minds Technologies, wherein it will pick up a 22.1% stake in the firm from founder Ashok Soota for 1,330 crore. It will then merge with Happiest Minds, giving shareholders 25 ITC Infotech shares for every 81 Happiest Minds shares they own

Kotak Mahindra Bank has recommended executive directors Anup Saha and Paritosh Kashyap to the RBI as potential successors to CEO Ashok Vaswani, whose term ends on December 31, 2026. Here's a look at the two internal candidates.

Factor investing strategies delivered sharply different returns over the past year. High Beta emerged as the strongest performer, while Value also outpaced the broader market. Heres how all five strategies compared with the Nifty 500.

The NCLT has found no majority verdict on Zee founder Subhash Chandras repayment plan after the third members opinion differed from the original Bench, according to Bar and Bench.

EPFO has urged employers to enrol uncovered workers under its one-time Employees' Enrolment Campaign, 2026, to expand social security coverage. The scheme was notified in June and will continue till 31 October. 

With the ITR filing deadline just hours away, taxpayers using ITR-3 and ITR-4 should carefully review pre-filled details. From income and tax credits to capital gains and deductions, heres what you need to verify before submitting your income tax return.

OpenAIs ChatGPT ad business hits a $1 billion annualised revenue run rate in just 200 days as ads expand across more than 40 countries.

Milky Mist's revenue increased 43.6%, driven by strong summer product sales. The company expects its pricing power to help manage rising milk costs.

The government hasn't confirmed the estimated arrears under the 8th Central Pay Commission. Employees should consider the figures illustrative, subject to change. 

Zomato layoffs: Food aggregator and delivery platform Zomato will lay off around 240 employees associated with its Customer Delight operations in Hyderabad. The company has offered cut employees August salary, four-months pay, medical insurance Check details

Digital estate-planning services are making it easier to create a will, but simple DIY options may not suit everyone.

DoPT has forwarded representations seeking pension revision for central government employees who retired before 1 January 2026 to the Department of Expenditure. The move puts the demand formally before the government, but does not mean pension revision has been approved under the 8th Pay Commission.

Credit card limit increase benefits include a lower credit utilisation ratio, an improved credit score, and greater financial flexibility, but key factors such as income, spending habits, interest rates and overspending or debt-trap risks should be considered before accepting.

Billionaire PV Krishna Reddy, managing director of Megha Engineering & Infrastructures, is seeking about $700 million from global private credit investors to help finance the purchase of his uncle's 43% stake. 

Spark Capital is stepping up its private-market play with new late-stage PE and private-credit funds, targeting high-growth Indian companies as their financing needs evolve.

Gold and silver prices today, 31 August: Check the latest 24K, 22K gold and 999 silver retail rates across Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and other major Indian cities, along with MCX market updates.

August 31 is the ITR filing deadline for non-audit taxpayers for AY 2026-27. Heres what happens if you miss the deadline, including belated ITR filing, late fees, interest and loss carry-forward rules.

The Nagpur ITAT deleted a tax addition on jewellery found during an income-tax search, stressing ownership, source and family circumstances. The ruling also examined the CBDTs prescribed jewellery limits and whether possession within those limits can be treated as reasonably explained.

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Following a breakout year, with revenue reaching 16,000 crore, TAFE is setting up its first new tractor plant in 29 years to cater to global and local demand.

The pressure is forcing airport operators to look beyond passenger traffic for growth, with cargo, maintenance, repair and overhaul, and other non-aeronautical businesses

A veteran of 30 years at HDFC Bank, Sashidhar Jagdishan in his six years as CEO delivered a landmark merger but also a difficult final stretch.

The heavy industries ministry is weighing interest subvention for charging infrastructure alongside its proposed 9,852 crore financing scheme for electric commercial vehicles, as high upfront costs and a shortage of high-powered chargers slow adoption.

Tata Trusts Noel Tata has now written directly to the Maharashtra charity commissioner to clear the roadblocks towards choosing the next Tata Sons chairman.

HDFC Bank Deputy MD Kaizad Bharucha is likely to hold the fort while the lender searches for a full-time CEO, putting succession firmly in focus.

The proposed measures are aimed at helping chemical exporters pivot to specialty products across Europe, Asia, and Latin America, mitigating US export concentration and Chinese import dependence.

Revathi Mannepalli, joint wireless adviser at the department of telecommunications, is contesting against two European candidates for the post of director of the Radiocommunication Bureau at ITU.

US plans to sanction another bank in effort to clamp down on Iran transactions, Bessent tells AP

Air New Zealand reported a smaller-than-expected full-year loss despite soaring fuel costs and engine maintenance issues, but stopped short of pledging an immediate return to profit.

Since IPO-bound companies do not have a listed-market track record or exchange trading history, investors largely have to depend on information provided before the listing

Sugar prices have remained steadily over 60 per kg in most retail markets across India today on 30 August. This high price stability comes despite several steps taken by the central government to check rise in cost, according to official data.

Subhash Chandra has responded to social media posts on his NCLT insolvency case, saying borrowers repaid 3,803 crore of 4,808 crore disbursed. He also shared details of his 22,000 crore personal guarantees and lenders claims.

Uzbekistan has joined the list of countries that is set to adopt the UPI, the Ministry of External Affairs announced today after PM Narendra Modi's two-day official visit to the Central Asian country. 

Innovation funds invest in companies driving new technologies and disruptive trends. The category has seen varied performance over the past year, with some funds delivering strong double-digit returns. However, none of the funds posted a negative return during the period.

Zurich AG said slower ramp up expected due to challenging geopolitical environment with near-time performance remaining subject to elevated uncertainty

Bira 91 beer maker B9 Beverages seems to be in more trouble as Hindusthan National Glass and Industries has slapped the debt-ridden brewer with default notice for nearly 12 crore in unpaid dues and plans to drag it to the NCLT.