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Wednesday, January 14, 2026
TopicIncome Tax

Topic: Income Tax

Top & bottom of the income pyramid pose different tax problems. New govt must choose reform

A government can afford to make tough decisions in its early days. Resisting populist concerns, we need long-term reform such as broadening the tax base and removing deductions.

IT dept asks taxpayers to link Aadhaar with PAN by 31 May to avoid steeper TDS cuts

If PAN is not linked with the biometric Aadhaar, TDS is deducted at double the applicable rate.

Income inequality reducing, one-third tax filers in bottom slab moved up to higher levels since 2014

Report released by State Bank of India Monday shows that those at the bottom of India’s tax slabs have seen incomes grow, while the share of 'ultra-rich' in total income has fallen.

What happens to cash seized in income tax raids? A look as Congress MP-linked ‘Rs 350cr’ op goes on

An income tax department operation under way for a week and counting has been in the news for seizures described as being34weds among the highest ever.

More Indians filing tax returns but only 1-2% of population actually pays income tax, shows govt data

Data presented in Parliament shows income tax compliance is increasing due to govt making better use of GST data & TDS mechanism, but bulk of tax filers have 0 tax incidence.

Owaisi just challenged Modi to scrap Hindu Undivided Family. What it is & how it helps save on taxes

Responding to PM Modi’s comments on Uniform Civil Code, Owaisi said HUFs provide tax relief to Hindus. But it has significant downsides, such as being prone to family squabbles.

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India has 7.4% growth, but faltering tax revenue could have implications in coming fiscal year

In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Army chief lambasts Chinese infra push in Shaksgam Valley. ‘We consider it illegal action’

Speaking at annual press conference, Army chief reiterated that India does not recognise 1963 Sino-Pakistan border pact under which Pakistan illegally ceded Shaksgam Valley to China.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.