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Tuesday, January 6, 2026
TopicDirect tax

Topic: direct tax

Direct tax collections rise 3.2% to Rs 6.64 lakh crore in FY 2025-26: Govt

According to Central Board of Direct Taxes, collections stood at Rs 6.44 lakh crore during same period last year, with increase driven by higher corporate and non-corporate revenues.

Personal income tax now over 30% of govt’s tax revenue, significantly higher than corporate tax

The I-T dept Thursday released time-series data on direct tax collections between 2000-01 & 2023-24, showing an increasing reliance on direct taxes versus indirect taxes.

Net direct tax collection rises 18% year-over-year in FY23, announces government

In FY22, the government had collected Rs 14.12 trillion as net direct tax. Personal income and corporate tax make up most of the country's direct tax mop up.

On Camera

With de-facto control over Venezuela, Trump has his very own oil empire

It’s a geopolitical game changer. US, now, has primacy over oil-producing allies and adversaries alike — whether it’s Saudi Arabia or Iran, Nigeria or Russia.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.