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TREND | 18 Sep 2025

Late in ITR filing?Experts decode fees, refund delays and lost tax benefits

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Experts explain late filing fees, refund delays, loss of carry-forward benefits and why you should still file your belated ITR before 31 December to limit the damage

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TREND | 18 Sep 2025

Finance ministry urges employees to opt for UPS before Sept 30 deadline

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The Finance Ministry on Thursday asked government employees to opt for shifting to the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) well before the September 30 deadline to ensure the timely processing of their requests. From April 1, 2025, the government has introduced UPS as an option under the National Pension System (NPS) for central government employees. UPS will provide assured payouts to the employees. In a statement, the Ministry said the last date for eligible employees and past retirees under NPS to opt for UPS is September 30, 2025. "All eligible employees are urged to exercise their option well before the deadline to avoid any last-minute difficulties and to ensure timely processing of their requests. Employees who choose to remain in NPS cannot opt for UPS after this date," the ministry said. Around 31,555 central government employees had opted for the UPS till July 20, and the last date to enrol under the scheme is September 30. Also, the Finance Ministry, on August 25, introduced a

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TREND | 18 Sep 2025

CRA Charges For NPS, NPS-Vatsalya, UPS, APY Accounts Revised; Check Details

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The fees will vary for private sector and government sector NPS subscribers.

PFRDA proposes NPS exit, withdrawal rule changes; seeks feedback by Oct 17

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TREND | 17 Sep 2025

Marico Confirms Income-Tax-Dept Visit; Claims No Material Impact On Business

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The Income Tax officials entered the office premises around 10:30 a.m. and the survey in Andheri office is still continuing.

Income Tax Department Conducts Survey At Marico Offices And Factories

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TREND | 17 Sep 2025

CBDT issues SOP to track capital gains from JDAs, reports due Oct 31

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CBDT has issued an SOP for field officers to track capital gains from JDAs using RERA data, cross-checking with ITRs and requiring reports to be submitted by October 31, 2025

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TREND | 17 Sep 2025

PFRDA to introduce multiple scheme framework for NPS from October 1

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From October 2025, NPS subscribers in the non-government sector can hold multiple schemes under one PRAN, with equity options up to 100 per cent and PAN-based consolidated reporting

'Dead Body' Illustration On ITR e-Filing Portal Leaves Taxpayers Shocked

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TREND | 17 Sep 2025

CA Shares 'Real Wealth Example': Rs 3 Lakh Per Month Till Lifetime Post Retirement

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Mutual fund SIPs coupled with step-up strategies could help build a sizable corpus over a long-term horizon.

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TREND | 16 Sep 2025

Zepto ties up with ClearTax to help delivery executives file ITRs

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Quick commerce firm Zepto on Tuesday said it has partnered with ClearTax to offer income tax return filing services for its delivery workforce, enabling refunds worth over Rs 1.5 crore to date. As many as 49 per cent of Zepto's delivery partners opted to file ITRs via ClearTax this year, with a significant share comprising first-time filers using a WhatsApp-based, multilingual interface available round the clock, a company statement said. The initiative helps workers to file returns through a chat-led process on WhatsApp in over seven Indian languages with an AI-powered system pre-filling data, computing taxes, and guiding users through deductions and exemptions before electronic filing and instant confirmation, it added. The programme combines digital and on-ground support, including helpdesks at Zepto dark stores, webinars, and telephonic support by ClearTax experts. "Thousands of gig workers across India are missing out on tax refunds due to limited financial literacy. ClearTax'

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TREND | 16 Sep 2025

Delhi to give 6K monthly aid to caregivers of persons with disabilities

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The Delhi government on Tuesday announced a special financial assistance scheme for caregivers of persons with disabilities requiring high support, aiming to provide them and their families with economic relief and social security. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said eligible persons with disabilities will receive Rs 6,000 every month to cover the cost of caregivers, therapy, assistive devices, counselling, and other essential services. The financial assistance will be credited directly into the beneficiaries' Aadhaar-linked bank accounts. The chief minister said the scheme was approved in a previous Delhi Cabinet meeting and will be inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday. "Persons with disabilities are an integral part of our society and have the right to live with dignity and self-reliance. This scheme will ensure that they and their families do not feel neglected or helpless due to disability," she said. The scheme applies to individu

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TREND | 16 Sep 2025

'Add' Sonata Maintains HDFC Securities But Reduces Target Price, Citing Near-Term Uncertainty, Macro Pressures

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Considering the near-term growth challenges and slow margin recovery, HDFC Securities cuts Sonata's EPS estimates by 7-8%.