Global stock markets entered September 2026 with strong headline returns—but the surface is calmer than the forces underneath. Artificial-intelligence spending remains a powerful earnings engine, emerging markets have outpaced developed-market benchmarks, and several economies continue to grow. At the same time, an en…

Algorithmic trading, commonly called algo trading, uses predefined rules to identify trading opportunities, generate alerts, place orders or manage open positions. Instead of making every decision manually, a trader converts a trading idea into instructions that software can follow. Algo trading does not guarantee pro…

A tax audit is a detailed examination of a taxpayer’s accounts by a chartered accountant. Its purpose is to verify whether income, expenses, deductions and other financial information have been reported according to the applicable income-tax provisions. Tax audit requirements are commonly associated with Section 44AB …

Filing an income-tax return becomes easier when you begin with the correct ITR form. Choosing the wrong form can lead to validation errors, defective-return notices or the need to submit a revised return. The appropriate form depends on factors such as residential status, total income, number of house properties, capi…

Tax Deducted at Source, commonly known as TDS, is a system through which tax is collected when certain payments are made. Instead of waiting until the recipient files an income-tax return, the person making the payment deducts tax at the applicable rate and deposits it with the government. TDS applies to several commo…