Ghar kab aaoge?” sounds poetic -until you realise it’s a question loaded with waiting eyes, unkept promises, and the terrifying possibility of never coming back.

In a bold and unprecedented move, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has taken decisive action against global quant trading firm Jane Street for alleged manipulation of expiry-day trades in India's equity derivatives market. This move not only underscores SEBI’s commitment to preserving market integrity but also serves as a cautionary tale for institutional players operating in India’s rapidly maturing financial ecosystem.

In recent years, the question "Is copper the new gold?" has gained traction among economists, investors, and policymakers alike. While copper may never replace gold as a store of value, it is quickly becoming one of the most strategically important metals of the 21st century. With the world transitioning to clean energy, electric vehicles (EVs), and AI infrastructure, copper is emerging as a foundational building block of the modern economy.

With the introduction of mandatory HSN code reporting for all taxpayers — even those with no B2B transactions — GST filing has turned into a technical minefield for many. Taxpayers are encountering portal errors while filing GSTR-1, despite having no taxable outward supplies requiring HSN disclosure. What’s more surprising? The solution offered by Infosys, the GSTN portal developer, is not a system fix — but a workaround that’s now being seen as a classic case of “jugaad tax