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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy 20 Oct 2026, 08:00 PM IST

CBDT Mandates Form 173A for Tax Exemption Claims on Government Securities

India’s Central Board of Direct Taxes has introduced Form 173A as a filing requirement for taxpayers seeking exemptions on specified government securities under Schedule IV of the Income-tax Act, 2025. The rule, notified through the Seventh Amendment Rules, 2026, adds a formal compliance layer for claims under Table entries 13D and 13E, signalling tighter documentation standards in the tax administration framework.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth14 Oct 2026, 12:00 AM IST

Government Readies Tax Administration Overhaul to Smooth GST Rollout

The Indian government has prepared a major restructuring of the country’s tax administration machinery, including a revamp of the Central Board of Excise and Customs, to support the nationwide launch of the goods and services tax. The move is aimed at reducing implementation risk, improving coordination across tax authorities, and ensuring a smoother transition to the new indirect tax regime.

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Markets, IPOs & Wealth07 Oct 2026, 07:49 AM IST

Government Plans Major Tax Administration Overhaul Ahead of GST Rollout

The government has prepared a significant restructuring of India’s tax administration to support the nationwide rollout of the goods and services tax, according to a Moneycontrol exclusive. The plan includes a revamp of the Central Board of Excise and Customs to reduce transition risks and improve implementation readiness. The move signals that officials are treating GST not just as a tax reform, but as an administrative reset requiring tighter coordination and cleaner execution.

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Banking, Fintech & Insurance20 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Central Bank of India Net Profit Rises 21% in Q2 on Strong Loan Growth

Central Bank of India reported a 21% year-on-year rise in net profit to Rs 1,469 crore for the quarter ended September 2026, supported by robust lending momentum and stronger core earnings. Net interest income climbed 26% to Rs 4,146 crore, while asset quality improved further as net non-performing assets fell to 0.31%.

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Global Markets & Equities20 Oct 2026, 02:00 PM IST

Lufthansa to Launch Columbus–Frankfurt Nonstop in 2027, Opening Central Ohio’s First Direct Link to Europe

Lufthansa will begin nonstop service between Columbus and Frankfurt in May 2027, marking the first direct transatlantic route from John Glenn Columbus International Airport. The announcement is a significant commercial and connectivity milestone for Central Ohio, with implications for business travel, foreign investment, and the region’s long-term position in global markets.

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Global Markets & Equities17 Oct 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Warsh Holds Back on Rate Signal as Central Banks Tighten in Sync

Former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh declined to signal whether the Fed should raise interest rates again this month, underscoring the uncertainty surrounding the inflation fight. He instead highlighted a rare period of “synchronous tightening” by major central banks, suggesting global policy restraint is doing more of the heavy lifting than any single institution acting alone.

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National Governance & Policy16 Oct 2026, 07:26 AM IST

Kerala’s Kerosene Squeeze Deepens as Central Allocations Shrink and Prices Rise

Shrinking central kerosene allocations and rising market prices are tightening pressure on Kerala’s traditional fishers and ration-card holders, many of whom still depend on the fuel for cooking, lighting, and small-scale livelihoods. The shortage is also exposing the difficulty of shifting vulnerable households to cleaner alternatives without reliable access, affordability, and infrastructure.

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Macro Economy & Fiscal Policy15 Oct 2026, 05:25 AM IST

India Needs a Decentralised Cold Chain to Cut Waste and Lift Farm Incomes

India’s cold chain challenge is no longer only about adding more warehouses and refrigerated trucks. The deeper policy need is to build a distributed, accessible network that reaches farms, mandis, small processors and tier-2 and tier-3 markets, reducing post-harvest losses and improving price realisation for producers. A decentralised model could also ease inflationary pressure by lowering spoilage in perishables and strengthening supply resilience.

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Global Markets & Equities14 Oct 2026, 11:59 PM IST

Trump’s Renewed Bid to Oust Fed Governor Lisa Cook Signals a Political Test for Central Bank Independence

President Donald Trump’s latest effort to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has intensified concerns that the White House is using personnel pressure to influence monetary policy. Cook’s legal team says the process is biased and politically motivated, while Trump has portrayed her as an automatic dissenter on rate decisions. The dispute lands at a sensitive moment for global markets, where investors are already weighing the path of U.S. interest rates, the Fed’s credibility, and the risk that political intervention could unsettle Treasury yields, equities, and the dollar.

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