profit after tax

Capital gains tax rules on Property changed from July 23, 2024. Long-term gains now face a 12.5% tax without indexation, a shift from the previous 20% with indexation. However, those who bought property before this date can choose the old or new system. Exemptions under Sections 54, 54F, and 54EC remain available.

Bank of Baroda reported a record net profit of Rs 5,616 crore for Q4FY26, a 11.2% increase driven by higher net interest income and lower tax provisions. Full-year profit crossed Rs 20,000 crore. The bank raised its advances and deposit growth targets for FY27 after exceeding FY26 goals.

Experts believe that the RBI’s record surplus transfer will offer only partial support to the government’s strained fiscal position amid the continuing crisis in West Asia.

US stocks advanced on Friday, nearing all-time highs as easing bond market pressure boosted investor sentiment. Strong retail and tech earnings, with companies like Ross Stores and Zoom exceeding expectations, fueled the gains. Global markets also saw positive movement, with Japan's Nikkei reaching a record.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed expanding the state's sales tax to include digital prewritten software, aiming for parity with physical software sales. This move could impact software and SaaS companies, drawing comparisons to digital services taxes in other countries. The proposal, if approved, is projected to generate significant revenue for the state.

Indian Hotels saw strong Q4FY26 results with revenue up 14% and profit by 15%, driven by robust hotel operations. UPL's Q4FY26 revenue grew 18%, but earnings were impacted by provisions. Oberoi Realty's Mumbai market shows promise, while PVR reported a 24% revenue jump. Nuvama's wealth and asset servicing segments are performing well.