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Shareholders approve issue of warrants to promoter group entity

Zee shareholders approved convertible warrants for promoters, raising over three thousand crore rupees. This approval allows promoters to increase their stake significantly in the company. Institutional shareholders largely opposed the resolution, while non-institutional investors provided strong backing. The company also gained approval for its employee stock option plan for eligible staff. This outcome reverses a

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Cybercriminals widen net as assessees rush to meet I-T return filing deadline

Cybercriminals are targeting taxpayers during income tax return filing season. They send fake notices via WhatsApp and use cloned tax portals. These scams aim to steal banking credentials and gain device access. Attackers use malware-laden attachments and phishing websites to deceive victims. This campaign exploits the expectation of official communications from the tax department.

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GST rate cuts slow down Q1 tax collection growth

The Centre’s fiscal deficit reached eighteen percent of its annual estimate during the first quarter. Tax revenue saw a modest increase, while capital expenditure rose significantly. Revenue expenditure also experienced a notable rise, driven by subsidies. Increased fertilizer and fuel subsidies were largely due to global price surges. Future fiscal health depends on West Asia

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Sebi bars Zee’s Chandra, Goenka from market for 1 year

Sebi has banned Zee group’s Subhash Chandra and Punit Goenka for one year. They fraudulently pledged Zee Entertainment Enterprises land parcels as security for personal loans. Chandra and Goenka misused their positions, risking the company’s assets for personal gain. The regulator also imposed fines on Chandra, Goenka, and the company for these fraudulent acts. This

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Gold loans jump 94% y-o-y, fuel bank credit growth in Q1

Gold loans fueled a significant acceleration in bank credit during Q1FY27. This segment expanded by 93.8% year on year, adding substantial value. Overall bank credit also saw robust growth, crossing a significant milestone. Credit to industry recorded its highest first-quarter expansion in recent years. Vehicle loans and medium enterprises also showed strong performance.

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Tough road for Trump: Why sanctions Bill for tariffs on Russian oil buyers may fail House test

Lawmakers from both parties, along with industry trade groups, have raised concerns over a section of the legislation that would allow Trump to impose hefty tariffs on countries that buy significant volumes of Russian oil and gas.

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US stock market today: Nasdaq rises as Amazon rallies strongly

Amazon joined other Big Tech firms in reporting robust cloud business growth, easing investor concerns over returns from heavy artificial intelligence spending.

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