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HDFC deputy MD Kaizad Bharucha announces exit ahead of Anup Bagchi's takeover as CEO
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/hdfc-deputy-md-kaizad-bharucha-announces-decision-to-quit-ahead-of-anup-bagchis-takeover-as-ceo/articleshow/135013132.cms

HDFC Bank's Deputy Managing Director, Kaizad Bharucha, has announced his resignation, effective December 31. This move precedes Anup Bagchi's appointment as the new Managing Director and CEO. In the latest reports, HDFC Bank has demonstrated remarkable profitability shifts this July to September, reflecting improved asset quality and a surge in net profit. Bharucha's resignation awaits approval from the Reserve Bank of India, as it has been accepted by the board.

ICICI Bank Q2 results: Standalone profit rises 20% to Rs 14,843 crore, NII up 17.7%
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/icici-bank-q2-results-standalone-profit-rises-20-to-rs-14843-crore-nii-up-17-7/articleshow/135015586.cms

ICICI Bank has reported a remarkable 20.1 percent surge in standalone net profit for Q2 of FY 2026-27. This impressive performance is further highlighted by a 22.28 percent increase in consolidated net profit, which reached Rs 16,333.18 crore. Year-on-year, net interest income rose by 17.7 percent, alongside significant growth in advances and deposits, while asset quality improved with a drop in the gross non-performing asset ratio to 1.20 percent.

Man skipped ITR, declared Rs 12.9 lakh income after notice; ITAT cancels 200% penalty
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/man-skipped-filing-itr-and-got-tax-notice-so-he-declared-rs-12-9-lakh-income-department-imposed-200-penalty-of-rs-3-99-lakh-on-taxable-amount-but-itat-cancels-it/articleshow/134992210.cms

The man in this case failed to file his income tax return, and the Income Tax Department issued him a notice. He subsequently responded by filing an ITR for assessment year (AY) 2018-19, reporting an income of Rs 12.9 lakh. However, the Income Tax Assessing Officer (AO) took the view that this income would have remained outside the tax net had the department not issued the notice to the man.

The Indian growth story: Why the post-pandemic boom is different
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/the-indian-growth-story-why-the-post-pandemic-boom-is-different/articleshow/135015786.cms

India’s economy contracted by 5.8% in 2020 during the pandemic before rebounding with growth of 9.7% in 2021. It then expanded by more than 7% in each of the following four years. If current forecasts hold, India could surpass that record. The IMF has raised its growth projection for India in the current year from 6.4% to 7%.

Russia sanctions waiver buys time for India but offers no lasting certainty: GTRI
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/international-business/russia-sanctions-waiver-buys-time-for-india-but-offers-no-lasting-certainty-gtri/articleshow/135017208.cms

US President Donald Trump waived tariffs on major buyers of Russian oil, providing temporary relief to India. While the immediate threat of trade penalties has eased, concerns over future tariffs remain. The GTRI suggests that India should focus on buying oil on commercial terms for long-term energy security. Existing sanctions on Russia remain unaffected, and US monitoring of energy purchases will continue.

NRI woman’s FCNR deposits get tax notice as unexplained; ITAT grants relief
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/dubai-based-woman-invests-3-41-crore-in-fcnr-deposits-along-with-husband-gets-tax-notice-for-unexplained-money-itat-gives-relief-saying-bank-confirmed-source-and-ao-mistook-yen-for-rupees/articleshow/135016779.cms

A woman, who originally hails from Beawar, and now resides in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), decided to put money into investments in India. She along with her husband invested Rs 3.41 crore in two Foreign Currency Non-Resident (FCNR) term deposits. The husband’s name appeared as the first holder of both deposits, with the woman listed as the second holder.