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Economic Times

• BHEL, ABB, L&T plunge up to 14% after report says govt may scrap curbs on Chinese companies
• Sensex tumbles 1,600 points in 4 days, Rs 7 lakh crore erased: Trump tariffs, 5 other reasons behind market sell-off
• Budget 2026: Rising defence and infrastructure needs likely to test India’s fiscal targets
• Finance Ministry plans to scrap curbs on Chinese firms bidding for government contracts, sources say
• NFRA flags non-compliance with SA 260 and SA 265 in auditor communication with boards and audit committees
• Auto component sector to gain from strong order pipeline, demand recovery post GST cut: Report
• Export-heavy stocks bleed on Trump's 500% tariff signal; Gokaldas, Avanti crack up to 12%
• Rupee recovers after fresh RBI intervention, follow-through uncertain
• Indian top IT firms set for another tepid quarter on weak US demand, client spending
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CA Club India

• Govt Opens Tax Portal APIs: Large Taxpayers May Shift to Automated Compliance
• ITAT Mumbai Rejects Unexplained Cash Allegation in Pune Property Sale, Dismisses Revenue Appeal
• CBDT Notifies Two Authorities for Income Tax Exemption Under Section 10(46A) With Effect From AY 2024-25
• CBDT Grants Tax-Exempt Status to UAE-Regulated Pension Fund Under Section 10(23FE)
• GST Evasion Case: Four Arrested for Rs 1464 Crore Fake Invoice Transactions
• Year End Review 2025: Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs Highlights Key Legislative Milestones
• Union Budget 2026-27: Industry Bodies Seek Targeted Credit Relief for MSMEs
• CBDT Chairman Asks Income Tax Department to Gear Up for New Direct Tax Law from 1st April 2026
• Budget 2026 May Address Section 87A Rebate Loss for Small Investors with Capital Gains
• Income Tax Changes Ahead? Budget 2026 May Push New Tax Regime Further

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