Tax filing in 2025 was far more complicated for Indians than previous years, largely because personal income streams are no longer limited to salary alone. A growing number of taxpayers now earn through freelancing, digital content creation, SIP withdrawals, RSU vesting, intraday trades and influencer payouts. This shift has made filing returns prone to errors, especially for individuals who fail to reconcile their reported income with official tax statements. Financial experts say that AIS a

US President Donald Trump indicated that his administration is prepared to examine new tariffs on a range of agricultural imports, including Canadian fertiliser and Indian rice, after American farmers raised concerns that low-priced foreign goods were eroding their competitiveness. The comments came during a roundtable discussion at the White House, where the President unveiled a $12 billion support package intended to cushion farmers from mounting price pressures and market volatility. Througho

The Reserve Bank of India has reduced the repo rate by 25 basis points, bringing it down from 5.5% to 5.25%. This marks a total reduction of 125 basis points in 2025, sparking fresh hope among homebuyers for affordable loan EMIs as banks prepare to revise lending rates. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), which met on December 3, 4 and 5, voted unanimously after assessing inflation control, liquidity status and growth expectations. Governor Sanjay Malhotra confirmed the move, addin