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Tuesday, September 30, 2025
TopicCentral taxes

Topic: Central taxes

Govt’s 1% TDS on crypto transactions led to Rs 3,500 revenue loss, finds think tank

Tax imposed last year led millions of users to shift to offshore platforms for their cryptocurrency transactions, says report by Esya Centre.

Suit-boot ki sarkar? Most tax breaks under UPA went to corporates, individuals gain more under Modi

Data shows 'revenue foregone' due to tax incentives mostly benefited corporates in 2004-05. Situation improved by 2013-14, but individuals became main beneficiaries only under Modi govt.

Modi govt must consider raising some tax rates. There is no other way out

The central tax revenues as a share of GDP have fallen. The Covid impact has worsened the situation. Now it’s time to raise rates on under-taxed forms of income and wealth.

Manish Sisodia demands Delhi’s share in central taxes from Nirmala Sitharaman

Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia, who also holds the finance portfolio in Arvind Kejriwal's cabinet, said Delhi has not been given any share in central taxes since 2001.

J&K will be extra special — it will be only UT to get central funds from finance panel

The Modi govt’s J&K Reorganisation Bill provides for the new UT of Jammu and Kashmir to be given more funds and financial security.

On Camera

Bengaluru, Gujarat, Chennai—mapping India’s emerging semiconductor hubs

Emerging hubs in India mirror the factors that have long driven the US’ semiconductor clusters in New York, Texas, Oregon, and California.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

In Nepal, young dreams of serving in Indian Army crash as Agnipath halts a centuries-old tradition

Since 1815, Nepali Gorkhas have served in Indian & British Armies, as well as in Bihar, Bengal & Assam Police. Since Agnipath scheme came in, no Nepal-domiciled Gorkha has enlisted.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.