If you missed the April 15 tax deadline, penalties and interest have already begun to accrue – but there are still actions you can take to limit the impact.

Experts say taxpayers should file immediately, even if they can’t pay their full bill, and pay as much as they can to avoid the steepest penalties. Those who still owe can apply for a payment plan to manage the remaining balance.

The IRS says most applicants receive immediate approval or denial when applying for a payment plan online.

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“You can still file your return and at least eliminate the failure-to-file penalty, which can reach up to 25% of any tax owed, with interest compounding,” said Mark Steber, chief tax officer at Jackson Hewitt Tax Services.

The IRS can impose multiple penalties, including failure-to-file, failure-to-pay and underpayment penalties, which are assessed separately and can accrue interest daily, Steber said.

He added that consulting a tax professional early can help taxpayers navigate their options and potentially reduce the total cost.

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“In many cases, the total cost – including taxes, penalties, interest and professional fees – ends up being higher than if you had sought help earlier,” Steber said.

“The worst thing you can do is ignore the deadline,” he added. “Many people think they’ll deal with it later, but that can lead to mounting penalties and unnecessary financial risk.”

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Steber said taxpayers should view filing as part of a long-term financial strategy, not just a once-a-year obligation.

“Your tax return is one of your largest financial transactions each year,” he said. “Giving it proper attention can pay dividends over time.”

INDIO, California — Justin Bieber emerged as the highest-paid artist at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in 2026, reportedly earning a record $10 million for his two headline performances across the event’s weekends.

The Canadian pop star’s payday, confirmed by multiple industry sources including Rolling Stone, places him at the top of Coachella’s historical compensation list. Bieber headlined Saturday nights on both the April 10-12 and April 17-19 weekends at the Empire Polo Club, performing for sellout crowds amid a lineup that also featured Sabrina Carpenter on Fridays and Karol G on Sundays — the first Latina artist to headline the desert gathering.

According to reports, Bieber negotiated the deal directly with promoter Goldenvoice without an agent, securing approximately $5 million per weekend. The figure surpasses previous benchmarks, including Beyoncé’s reported $8 million in 2018 and similar payouts for Ariana Grande, Lady Gaga and The Weeknd. Industry insiders described the sum as “north of $10 million” total, making Bieber the clear top earner among all 2026 performers.

Coachella headliners typically command mid-seven-figure fees, often around $5 million per weekend for two appearances, but payouts can vary based on negotiating power, career stage and promotional value. Bieber’s deal reflects his enduring global appeal and recent momentum from the “Swag” project, even as his set drew mixed reviews for its unconventional, laptop-driven format featuring YouTube clips and nostalgic hits.

Sabrina Carpenter, who delivered polished pop spectacles with celebrity cameos, reportedly earned around $5 million total for her two Friday headlining sets. Karol G, celebrated for vibrant reggaeton energy and historic representation, is estimated in the $5 million to $8 million range, though her team noted she invested significantly more — up to three times her fee — in production costs alone. These figures align with standard headliner rates but fall short of Bieber’s reported total.

Lower on the bill, acts like The Strokes were estimated at around $4 million, while electronic project Anyma and other mid-tier performers earned substantially less. Emerging or supporting artists often receive fees starting from $10,000 upward, highlighting the wide pay disparity across the festival’s more than 100 acts.

The compensation structure underscores Coachella’s economics. Goldenvoice, owned by AEG Presents, invests heavily in talent to drive ticket sales, sponsorships and livestream revenue via YouTube. Tickets for 2026 sold out rapidly after the September 2025 announcement, with resale prices soaring above $2,000 in some cases. The event’s cultural cachet allows it to attract top talent, but headliners bear significant production expenses that can erode net earnings.

Bieber’s set, which featured him reacting to old music videos and crowd sing-alongs, sparked debate. Critics called it low-energy or “lazy” compared to Carpenter’s high-production show or Karol G’s dynamic performance. Yet the financial upside remained undisputed. An insider told Rolling Stone that Bieber is “fully in the driver’s seat,” crediting his direct negotiation and catalog strength for the groundbreaking deal.

Festival economics have evolved since Coachella’s early days, when payouts were far more modest. Historical benchmarks include Prince earning $5 million in 2008 for one weekend and Radiohead receiving $1 million in 2004. Modern headliners benefit from the event’s growth into a global brand, with attendance exceeding 100,000 per day and massive digital reach.

Gender pay discussions surfaced in coverage of 2026. Some analysts noted that while male stars like Bieber commanded top dollar, female headliners such as Carpenter and Karol G often landed slightly lower reported figures despite strong draws and cultural impact. Industry experts attribute disparities to legacy status, streaming metrics and negotiating leverage rather than outright bias, though calls for transparency persist.

Non-headliners also earned notable sums in some cases. Past examples, such as Tyler, the Creator reportedly receiving $10 million or more in prior years, show that strong mid-bill or special projects can approach headliner territory. However, for 2026, no supporting act surpassed the headliners’ reported earnings.

The festival’s two-weekend format amplifies costs and rewards. Artists must prepare essentially identical high-stakes performances twice, factoring in travel, crew and technical rehearsals in the desert environment. Variable weather, shared staging and production limits add complexity, particularly for elaborate shows. Bieber’s stripped-down approach may have reduced his overhead while maximizing the guaranteed fee.

As the second weekend concluded on April 19, attention turned to the broader implications. Bieber’s record payday could set a new benchmark for future bookings, potentially pressuring organizers to adjust offers for legacy and streaming powerhouses. It also highlights how artists with deep catalogs and fan loyalty can command premium rates even without a fresh album cycle driving the appearance.

Coachella 2026 succeeded commercially despite debates over individual sets. Sabrina Carpenter transformed the main stage into a celebratory pop event. Karol G broke barriers with Latin anthems and guests. Additional highlights included guest appearances, art installations and viral crowd moments. Livestream viewership boosted exposure for all performers, indirectly enhancing long-term earning potential through streams, merch and touring.

For Bieber, the Coachella slot fits a strategic return to live performance after focusing on personal projects and family. His ability to negotiate directly reflects growing artist empowerment in the post-pandemic era, where superstars leverage platforms and data to bypass traditional agents.

Festival organizers have not commented publicly on specific payouts, maintaining that talent fees remain confidential. Goldenvoice emphasizes the event’s role in music discovery and community rather than individual compensation.

As reports of Bieber’s $10 million fee circulated widely on social media, reactions mixed pride in his achievement with scrutiny over the set’s execution. Fans defended the nostalgic format as authentic, while others questioned whether the paycheck matched the onstage energy.

The episode underscores Coachella’s dual nature as both a cultural phenomenon and a high-stakes business. While fans experience art, fashion and surprise moments, behind the scenes lies a complex financial ecosystem where headliners like Bieber can walk away with life-changing sums.

Looking ahead, Coachella 2027 speculation will likely include questions about who can match or exceed Bieber’s record. For 2026, however, the answer is clear: Justin Bieber earned the largest reported paycheck, cementing his status as the festival’s highest-paid performer to date.

The final weekend delivered memorable music across genres, but the financial headline belonged to the Saturday headliner whose deal rewrote the Coachella compensation book.

The markets traded with a recovery bias through the week, witnessing a rebound after early weakness and eventually closing on a positive note. Nifty oscillated in a 845-point range before settling near the higher end of this band.

The sentiment improved progressively, aided by easing concerns and supportive global cues. The India VIX came off significantly by ~8.73% to 17.20. Nifty ended the week with a net gain of 302.95 points (+1.26%).

The broader structure remains corrective within a larger range-bound setup. While the index has staged a rebound from lower levels, it continues to face a formidable resistance zone between 24,500 and 24,700, which also aligns with key moving averages and prior supply areas. Unless this zone is convincingly taken out, the current upmove may remain a pullback within a broader consolidation. The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is likely to lend positive sentiment, potentially leading to a firm start; however, sustainability above the mentioned resistance zone will be critical for any directional trend to emerge.

Failure to do so may result in the markets facing some broad consolidation. The coming week is likely to begin on a positive note. Immediate resistance levels are seen at 24,500 and 24,700, while supports are placed at 24,100 and 23,850.

The weekly RSI stands at 46.90 and remains neutral without showing any divergence against price. The weekly MACD continues to stay below its signal line, maintaining a negative crossover and reflecting a lack of strong bullish momentum. The index has formed a bullish candle, indicating a strong rebound continuing throughout the week.

From a pattern perspective, Nifty has continued with its technical rebound for the second week in a row. The index is trading below its 50-week moving average (~25,043) and around the 100-week MA (~24,503), making this zone technically significant.
The inability to reclaim these levels decisively keeps the larger trend under pressure despite intermittent rebounds. Given this setup, a cautious and stock-specific approach is advisable for the coming week. While the rebound may extend initially, the proximity to a strong resistance zone warrants restraint in aggressive long positions. Traders should focus on protecting gains, avoiding chasing rallies, and selectively participating in stocks showing relative strength.A disciplined, level-based approach would be the most prudent way to navigate the week ahead.

In our look at Relative Rotation Graphs®, we compared various sectors against the CNX500 (NIFTY 500 Index), representing over 95% of the free-float market cap of all the listed stocks.

The Relative Rotation Graph (RRG) shows Nifty Midcap 100, Energy, Pharma, Metal, PSE, and Infrastructure Indices are inside the leading quadrant. Among these, groups like PSE and Metal are sharply giving up their relative momentum. However, collectively these groups may relatively outperform the broader markets.

The Bank Nifty, PSU Bank, Auto, and Financial Services groups are inside the weakening quadrant.

While stock-specific individual performance may be seen, the overall relative performance will continue take a back seat for these groups.

The Nifty IT and Services Sector Indices continue to languish inside the lagging quadrant. The Nifty Realty Index is also inside the lagging quadrant, but it is seen sharply improving its relative momentum against the broader Nifty 500 Index.

The Media and FMCG Indices are inside the improving quadrant.

Important Note: RRGTM chartsshow the relative strength and momentum of a group ofstocks. In the above Chart, they show relative performance against the NIFTY500 Index (Broader Markets) and should not be used directly as buy or sell signals.

ICICI Bank reported a 9% year on year increase in net profit in the quarter ended March 2026 mainly due to stable loan growth and net interest margin (NIM). Net profit increased to Rs 13,702 crore in the quarter ended March 2026 from Rs 12,630 crore also helped by a sharp drop in provisions.

Total advances increased by 16% year-on-year to Rs 15.53 lakh crore at the end of March 2026 led by a 24% growth in business banking and a 26% growth in the rural loan portfolio. Retail loans which constitute 50% of the loan book grew by 10% while corporate loans grew by 9% year on year.

NIM was little changed at 4.32% for the year ended March 2026. Net interest income (NII) or the difference between interest earned on loans and that paid for deposits, increased by 8% to Rs 22,979 crore in March 2026 from Rs 21,193 crore a year ago.

Executive director Sandeep Batra said the bank is monitoring the situation particularly due to the geopolitical uncertainties and will continue to focus on getting a higher wallet share of high quality customers.

A sharp drop in provisions contributed to the bank’s profit growth during the quarter. Provisions fell 90% to Rs 96 crore from Rs 891 crore a year ago. Batra said the large year on year fall in provisions reflected strong asset quality and healthy recoveries from the corporate book.

“Our credit costs normalised for agriculture book is under 50 basis points which is very healthy in the current environment. There were also some corporate recoveries from written off accounts during the quarter which helped,” Batra said.
Asset quality remianed stable with net NPA ratio at 0.33% on March 31, 2026 down from 0.39% a year ago. Recoveries and upgrades of NPAs, excluding write-offs and sale, were Rs 3,068 crore compared to Rs 3,817 crore a year ago. The provisioning coverage ratio on non-performing loans was 76% at the end of March 2026.As of March 2026, the bank holds contingency provision of Rs 13,100 crore and additional standard asset provision of Rs 1,283 crore made in the third quarter on Reserve Bank directions in respect of the agricultural priority sector portfolio.

Fee income increased 8% to Rs 6,779 crore in March 2026 from Rs 6,306 crore a year ago with fees from retail, rural and business banking customers constituting about 78% of total fees during the quarter.

The bank suffered a treasury loss of Rs 106 crore during the quarter reflecting the RBI restrictions of non deliverable forwards and also the sharp rise in bond yields during the month of March. The bank had reported a treasury gain of Rs 239 crore a year ago. The bank’s board has recommended a dividend of Rs 12 per share for FY2026.

Network18 Media & Investments Ltd on Saturday reported a consolidated net loss of Rs 29.61 crore in the quarter ended on March 31, 2026.

The company reported a net loss of 29.09 crore in the January-March quarter a year ago, according to a regulatory filing by Network18 Media, a subsidiary of billionaire Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Ltd.

Its consolidated revenue from operations rose by 9.7 per cent to Rs 615.78 crore in the March quarter compared to Rs 561.32 crore in the corresponding quarter in the last fiscal.

Consolidated operating revenue for the quarter increased by 9.7 per cent “despite the multiple headwinds in the macro environment. On a QoQ basis, the revenue grew 14.2 per cent,” said Network18 Media & Investments in its earnings statement.

Advertising inventory demand for the TV news industry declined by 10 per cent YoY, but Network18’s inventory grew 4.5 per cent, helping the company perform better than the industry.

“Company’s diversified portfolio, strong market positions across markets, and revenue from new businesses helped soften the impact of a weak advertising environment,” it said.
EBITDA for the quarter was Rs 30 crore with a margin of 4.9 per cent, it added.Its total expenses were at Rs 670.89 crore, up 6.47 per cent in the March quarter.

Network18 Media’s total consolidated income, which includes other income, was at Rs 616.21 crore, up 9.14 per cent in Q4 of FY26.

On a standalone basis, Network18’s loss widened to Rs 72.51 crore in the March quarter compared to a loss of Rs 69.48 crore in the corresponding quarter of the last fiscal. Revenue from operations rose by 4.85 per cent year-on-year to Rs 547.07 crore in the March quarter.

For the entire FY26, Network18 Media & Investments’ profit was at Rs 155.20 crore. Consolidated income was at Rs 2,148.46 crore for the financial year ended on March 31, 2026.

“Excluding the first quarter, which had a decline in revenue due to a high base of election-linked advertising in the previous fiscal, revenue was up 7 per cent. Operating costs grew in line with revenue, resulting in flat EBITDA,” it said.

According to the company, its “figures for the corresponding previous year are not comparable” as Indiacast Media Distribution and Studio 18 Media(Formerly Viacom 18) ceased to be a subsidiary of the Company on 14th November, 2024 and 30th December, 2024, respectively.

Network18 continues to be India’s leading TV news network, with a portfolio of 20 channels (including 14 regional channels), and the largest in terms of reach and viewership.

“The network reached over 2,305 million people a month, 35 per cent higher than the nearest competitor, and had an all-India viewership share of 13.8 per cent,” it said.

It also leads in the digital segment with its platforms – Moneycontrol, News18, Firstpost and CNBCTV18. It has over 360 million monthly users, representing 65 per cent reach in the segment, Network18 said.

Commenting on the results, Chairman Adil Zainulbhai said: “We ended the year on a positive note despite the geopolitical crisis that the world finds itself immersed in currently. In a year marked by high news flow volumes, our network has taken the lead in delivering news over noise, consistently. We are happy with the progress made on the operating front during the year and the impressive scale-up of new businesses in a short time, which is helping us diversify our revenue base.”

The company is focused on strengthening its core news business even as it expands presence in adjacent categories, he added.