The CBDT has extended the income-tax return filing deadline for taxpayers covered under audit provisions for AY 2026-27 from October 31 to November 21. The deadline for furnishing tax audit reports has also been extended from September 30 to October 21

The Income Tax Department raided 12 places linked to Rakul Preet Singh, Vasu Bhagnani, and Panorama Studios over suspected tax evasion and alleged overseas fund routing. Separate teams are currently carrying out searches at multiple offices and premises of the Drishyam 3 producers.