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New Delhi: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) flagged widespread irregularities in tax exemptions and deductions claimed by banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), with a potential revenue impact of ₹74,766 crore, according to a report tabled in Parliament on Thursday.The report, based on a sample of 2,378 cases examined till June 2023 by the CAG, reviewed the Income Tax Department's handling of deductions and exemptions, and found systemic weaknesses, compliance failures and gaps in oversight across the sector. The CAG called for alignment between tax rules and central bank guidelines, and highlighted the need to address gaps in provisions governing NBFC taxation.The audit identified 1,847 observations, including 671 systemic issues and 533 compliance lapses. The largest discrepancies related to improper deductions for bad debts, provisions for doubtful loans and transfers to special reserves. from Economic Times https://ift.tt/2a0nThC

Mumbai: Mahindra & Mahindra has surpassed JSW MG Motor to become the second-largest electric carmaker in terms of monthly sales, according to March vehicle registration data.The manufacturer of BE 6 and XEV 9e sold 5,217 units of EVs the past month, narrowly ahead of JSW MG Motor's 5,113 units. For the financial year ended March 31, JSW MG Motor stayed at the second spot, show data from the government's Vahan portal.Long-time leader Tata Motors sold 8,224 electric vehicles in March, up 65% from a year earlier. But it ceded some ground to competitors, particularly Mahindra. Its market share declined to 39.2% in FY26 from 53.4% in FY25.Mahindra climbed to the second place within 12 months of entering the market with SUVs that run purely on electricity. A fast-paced launch of new models helped it grow sales 141%-from 2,166 units in March 2025 to 5,217 units a year later. Its market share for the fiscal year rose to 21.2% from 7.8% in FY25. 129961035 Mahindra previously had a s...

Saudi Arabia's crude oil exports fell by half in March after Iran effectively prevented tankers from leaving the Persian Gulf, forcing the kingdom to reroute flows to its west coast.Shipments averaged 3.33 million barrels a day during the month, tanker tracking data show. The drop would have been much bigger if Saudi Arabia hadn't been able to divert crude to export terminals on the Red Sea.The country is a vital source of oil supply for the world, providing about one in every six barrels of crude hauled by tankers. Markets have been watching its ability to keep flows moving after Iran effectively closed access to the open seas for Mideast exporters.Also read | Donald Trump’s NATO threat could be India’s biggest defence breakAverage crude shipments were 6.66 million barrels a day in February, tracking data show. Figures for both months exclude cargoes that were loaded onto vessels but remain stranded in the Persian Gulf.Following the start of the war, Riyadh quickly diverted cr...