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One key factor behind the rise in net collections has been a 13.52% decrease in tax refunds, which fell to Rs 2,97,069 crore, from Rs 3,43,499 crore last year. 

Net direct tax collections rise 8% YoY to Rs 17.05 lakh crore in FY26 on lower refunds

by Business Today Desk |Dec 19, 2025

Advance tax payments have also shown positive growth, increasing by 4.27% to Rs 7,88,388 crore. Corporate advance tax payments grew nearly 8% to Rs 6,07,300 crore, while advance tax from non-corporate...

Cashify

Cashify 'Year-End Snapshot' reports 40% growth in refurbished device sales for 2025

by Business Today Desk |Dec 19, 2025

Cashify has released its 2025 Year-End Snapshot, revealing a 40% year-on-year growth in its refurbished direct-to-consumer business along with a 16% rise in device trade-ins.

IBM India.

IBM pledges to train 5 Million Indian youth in future technologies by 2030

by Business Today Desk |Dec 19, 2025

IBM has announced a major new commitment to provide five million people across India with essential digital skills by the end of the decade.

Ganguly, who currently serves as president of the Cricket Association of Bengal, said he had no official role in the Messi programme and attended the stadium event only as an invited guest.

Kolkata Messi row escalates: Ganguly files ₹50 crore defamation case against Argentina fan club President

by Business Today Desk |Dec 18, 2025

The legal action follows the fallout from Messi’s much-hyped but poorly managed appearance in Kolkata, which descended into chaos due to crowd control issues and organisational lapses

The probe was ordered after widespread disruptions hit IndiGo operations earlier this month

IndiGo flight chaos: DGCA panel report against airline due, corrective action to follow

by Business Today Desk |Dec 19, 2025

The four-member panel constituted by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is expected to finalise its report soon.

Schools across several Indian states have been closed or shifted to online and hybrid modes as dense fog, extreme cold and severe air pollution disrupt normal life.

Cold wave, dense fog prompt school closures across North India: Here are state-wise changes

by Business Today Desk |Dec 19, 2025

In response to worsening weather conditions, local authorities of several states have issued advisories, prioritising the safety of students

Vembu also acknowledged that India may not be alone in having an exacting domestic market.

‘Like a strict school teacher’: Sridhar Vembu explains the Indian consumer mindset

by Business Today Desk |Dec 19, 2025

According to Vembu, Indian customers behave in much the same way—constantly pushing companies to do better, refine their offerings and raise standards. “Companies always need to push harder to get the...

Google Pixel upgrade program

Google introduces Pixel upgrade program for India with no-cost EMI, exchange bonus and more

by Business Today Desk |Dec 19, 2025

Google makes Pixel phones more accessible with the new Pixel upgrade program. Here’s everything you need to know.

US halts Diversity Visa program: Key changes for immigrants and the green card lottery

US govt suspends 'disastrous' green card lottery program: What does it mean for Indian applicants?

by Business Today Desk |Dec 19, 2025

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem took to X to confirm the move, stating that she had ordered the USCIS to pause the program to ensure that no more harm would come to Americans from this "disast...

MrBeast Madness: How a 20-year-old pilot walked away with a $2.4M jet

MrBeast Madness: How a 20-year-old pilot walked away with a $2.4M jet

by Business Today Desk |Dec 19, 2025

A 20-year-old Jamaican pilot stunned the world by winning a $2.4M private jet on MrBeast’s latest challenge, outlasting 99 rivals in a test of endurance, faith, and focus.