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The Income Tax Department has launched a nationwide SMS and email campaign to warn taxpayers about bogus claims for political donations and charity deductions. Learn what triggered CBDT’s action, how it affects your ITR, and what steps you should take now to stay compliant. Income Tax Department Sends SMS and Emails on Bogus Donation Claims: A Wake-Up Call for Taxpayers In a significant move aimed at curbing tax evasion and improving voluntary compliance, the Income Tax Department has begun sending SMS and email advisories to taxpayers who may have claimed wrongful deductions related to donations. These advisories specifically focus on donations made to  Registered Unrecognised Political Parties (RUPPs)  and certain  charitable institutions  suspected of issuing bogus donation receipts. The initiative, launched under the guidance of the  Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) , reflects a data-driven and taxpayer-friendly approach rather than a purely punitive one...

The Indian primary market heats up in the second half of December with major IPOs like ICICI Prudential AMC, Corona Remedies, Wakefit Innovations, and KSH International. Here’s a complete breakdown of upcoming IPOs, listings, allotments, GMP trends, and what investors should watch between December 15–19. Introduction: A Busy Week Ahead for the Indian IPO Market The Indian stock market is heading into an action-packed second half of December, with multiple IPOs opening, listing, and finalising allotments across a wide range of sectors. From asset management and pharmaceuticals to healthcare services, consumer durables, and manufacturing , the primary market calendar reflects sustained investor appetite despite selective participation. What makes this week particularly interesting is the mix of mega issues and mid-sized offerings , combined with strong grey market premiums (GMPs) for some names and muted expectations for others. Heavyweights like ICICI Prudential AMC dominate the f...

IndiGo’s recent operational meltdown has drawn regulatory heat and market scrutiny — a short-term shock with long-term questions. This analysis breaks down what went wrong, how regulators reacted, and the future share-price implications for traders and investors. Introduction IndiGo — India’s biggest airline by market share — entered December 2025 on a turbulent note. A wave of flight cancellations, pilot-rostering failures, passenger frustration, and swift regulatory intervention created a perfect storm. For most travelers, it was a week of chaos. For traders and investors, it immediately raised a deeper question: Is this a temporary operational blip, or the warning sign of structural problems that could weigh on IndiGo’s stock for months? This article explains the anatomy of the crisis, the regulatory response, the financial impact, and what the future may look like for IndiGo’s share price based on plausible scenarios. What Happened? In the first week of December, IndiGo exp...

Oracle shares fell 11% after reporting weaker-than-expected revenue despite booming AI infrastructure demand. This in-depth analysis explores what happened, why AI stocks like Nvidia and AMD reacted, and what this means for the future of Oracle, cloud computing, and the broader IT sector. Introduction: A Market Jolt From a Surprising Source Few expected Oracle—the decades-old database giant turned cloud contender—to trigger a ripple effect across the AI and semiconductor markets. Yet that’s exactly what happened when Oracle released its latest quarterly earnings, and the stock tumbled 11% in after-hours trading . The catalyst? Revenue that fell short of analyst expectations , despite strong AI-related demand, ballooning cloud deals, and record growth in Oracle’s infrastructure pipeline. The earnings miss also rattled AI-related stocks, nudging companies like Nvidia, AMD , and cloud provider CoreWeave into slight declines. In this long-form analysis, we break down: What Oracle ...