ITR new dates Budget 2026
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Why Budget 2026’s ITR Date Changes Are a Game-Changer: How Staggered Filing and Extended Revisions Impact You

NEW DELHI – In a move aimed at reducing “compliance fatigue” and easing the pressure on India’s digital tax infrastructure, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman today announced a significant overhaul of the Income Tax Return (ITR) filing calendar. As part of the new Income Tax Act, 2025, which takes effect on April 1, 2026, the government

STT hike on F&O Budget 2026
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Why the 150% STT Hike is a “Shell Shock” for F&O Traders: How Budget 2026 Aims to Curb Speculative Fever

NEW DELHI – In a move that sent immediate shockwaves through Dalal Street during a historic Sunday session, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced a massive hike in the Securities Transaction Tax (STT) on derivatives. Aimed squarely at cooling the “unchecked explosion” of retail participation in the Futures & Options (F&O) segment, the new rates

Paytm and Mobikwik shares jump
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Why Paytm and MobiKwik Shares Jumped Today: How the ₹2,000 Crore UPI Incentive Revived Fintech Optimism

MUMBAI – In a major win for India’s digital payment ecosystem, shares of fintech leaders Paytm (One 97 Communications) and MobiKwik witnessed a powerful surge during the special Budget Sunday trading session on February 1, 2026. The rally was ignited by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s announcement of a ₹2,000 crore incentive scheme to promote low-value

Nirmala Sitharaman 9th Budget 2026
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Nirmala Sitharaman’s 9th Budget: How a Sunday Tradition Break and New Tax Laws Define the 2026 Roadmap

NEW DELHI – Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to create history today, Sunday, February 1, 2026, by presenting her ninth consecutive Union Budget. This milestone not only cements her position as the longest-serving Finance Minister in continuous tenure but also marks a rare departure from parliamentary tradition, as it is the first time the

Vedanta and Hindustan Zinc share price crash
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Why Vedanta and Hindustan Zinc Are Crashing: How the $5 Trillion Global Metal Meltdown Overpowered Record Q3 Profits

MUMBAI – The Indian metals sector faced a “Black Sunday” as shares of Vedanta Ltd and its subsidiary, Hindustan Zinc Ltd (HZL), extended their brutal decline during a special Budget Day trading session on February 1, 2026. Despite reporting record-breaking quarterly earnings earlier in the week, the two mining giants were caught in the crosshairs

Grover Jewells IPO
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Grover Jewells IPO 2026 – Dates, Price Band, Lot Size & Full Review

Incorporated in 2021, Grover Jewells Limited is engaged in the manufacturing and designing of a wide range of wholesale gold jewellery. Grover Jewells IPO 2026 – Dates, Price Band, Lot Size & Full Details Book Built IPO | NSE SME IPO Snapshot IPO Open:4 February 2026 IPO Close:6 February 2026 Allotment:9 February 2026 Listing Date:11

REC Q3 results 2026
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Why REC Shares Slipped After Q3 Results: How Flat Profits and ₹4.60 Dividend Impacted the Stock

NEW DELHI – REC Limited, the Maharatna public sector power financier, reported a stable yet muted third-quarter (Q3FY26) performance on Thursday, January 29, 2026. While the company maintained its streak of rewarding shareholders with a third interim dividend, its bottom line faced a “plateau” effect, with net profit remaining virtually flat year-on-year (YoY) and witnessing

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