The goal of gig-economy policy should be to reshape the terms so that workers exercise real choice rather than being pushed into gigs due to weak demand, skill mismatch, or the absence of a safety net
The ruling held that Tiger Global’s $1.6-billion stake sale to Walmart is subject to capital gains tax in India, rejecting the investor’s claim for exemption under the India–Mauritius Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA).
The Central Consumer Protection Authority imposed penalties of Rs 10 lakh each on Amazon Seller Services, Flipkart Internet and Meta, with smaller fines on Meesho, JioMart and several online retailers.
Tax advisory platform Tax Buddy said the crux of Binny Bansal’s case lay in how India’s residency rules are interpreted under Section 6 of the Income Tax Act. The dispute centred on whether the law’s extended 182-day threshold applies merely to individuals working abroad, or only to those who were already classified as non-residents — a distinction that ultimately proved decisive in the tribunal’s ruling.
Shadowfax, a leading Bengaluru-based logistics service provider, has announced the launch of its initial public offering (IPO) aiming to raise Rs 1,907.27 crore.
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Among the key demands are transparent and fair pay structures that reflect actual working hours and operational costs, the withdrawal of ultra-fast delivery models, and an end to account suspensions without due process.
30% of working Gen Zs are choosing credit for flexibility as legacy brand loyalty takes a second fiddle to creator-led discovery.
On Business Today Television's "What's Hot," expert Sunny Agarwal (SBI Securities) reviewed India's record 2025 IPO market - over 100 mainboard listings raising, the highest ever. OFS dominated, with mixed listings. Top performers included Meesho, alongside others like Stallion Fluorochemicals. 2026 pipeline eyes ₹2-2.5 lakh crore, led by mega issues like Reliance Jio, NSE, Flipkart. SEBI lowered mutual fund base TER caps, enhancing transparency. Contrasts: Meesho blockbuster vs. Ola Electric's sharp decline to all-time lows amid promoter sales/competition. Markets cautious near 25,750, optimistic on 2026 earnings/FII flows.
Data showed a total of 103 mainboard IPOs raised a total Rs 1.82 lakh crore in 2025 against nine IPOs raising Rs 1.59 lakh crore in 2024. 2021-2024 saw 40-63 IPOs every year, raising Rs 49,000 crore to Rs 1.18 lakh crore.
“Watching Meesho quietly win in Bharat while Amazon and Flipkart throw everything they have at India, is a good reminder," said Mittal.
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