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Economic Times

• Turtlemint Fintech eyes Rs 2,000cr IPO; to file updated draft papers with Sebi in next 2-weeks
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CA Club India

• ICAI Revises Eligibility Criteria for Industrial Training Empanelment From 1st January 2026
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• CBIC Warns Taxpayers Against Fake GST Notices, Urges DIN Verification
• Special Deposit Scheme Interest Rate Fixed at 7.1% for Jan-March 2026
• Mandatory Service Charge by Restaurants Illegal: CCPA Takes Action Against 27 Establishments
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• ICAI Extends CPE Compliance Deadline for Calendar Year 2025 to March 31, 2026
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• Finance Ministry Year End Review 2025: Major Reforms by Department of Financial Services

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