Dilasha Seth &Amp; Arup Roychoudhury

Stories by Dilasha Seth &Amp; Arup Roychoudhury

New framework to deal with banks' toxic assets soon

New framework to deal with banks' toxic assets soon

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2017

While they have restructured loans, there is still question mark over the success of such a work-out

GST: Why small businesses may under-report income initially

GST: Why small businesses may under-report income initially

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2017

Some may lose competitiveness due to higher compliance costs

'We used Gandhigiri to shame defaulters'

'We used Gandhigiri to shame defaulters'

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2017

Punjab National Bank has made a name for itself in recovery of bad loan dues. Usha Ananthasubramanian, managing director and chief executive officer of the government-owned lender, explains how it has achieved this reputation.

India is running out of time on NPAs: K V Kamath

India is running out of time on NPAs: K V Kamath

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2017

New Development Bank plans to issue $300-500 mn worth masala bonds in rupee: K V Kamath.

IDS-II nets only Rs 4,600 crore

IDS-II nets only Rs 4,600 crore

Rediff.com   6 Apr 2017

This amount is just about 10% of the previous IDS

Buses & pick-up vans escape cess under GST

Buses & pick-up vans escape cess under GST

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2017

No mention of cab aggregators in GST bills

RBI may get bigger role to clean up NPA mess

RBI may get bigger role to clean up NPA mess

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2017

Central bank likely to keep tabs on large wilful defaulters; policy likely by month-end.

Why it's better to introduce GST from September, not July

Why it's better to introduce GST from September, not July

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2017

States should have enough time. We still do not know the rules. There are a lot of operational difficulties, says Jammu and Kashmir Finance Minister Haseeb Drabu.

How FMCG companies are getting ready for GST roll-out

How FMCG companies are getting ready for GST roll-out

Rediff.com   22 Mar 2017

They are evaluating realignment of warehouses and supply chains, besides exploring locations to set up hubs and shutting down some distribution centres

'For any technology in force today there are security risks'

'For any technology in force today there are security risks'

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2017

After acquiring Grama Vidiyal Microfinance last year, IDFC Bank is looking for opportunities to strengthen its retail capabilities, says Rajiv Lall, its chief,

FDI cap tweak in print media, retail in the works

FDI cap tweak in print media, retail in the works

Rediff.com   17 Mar 2017

This can mean companies like Apple, Zara can sell in India through wholly-owned subsidiaries

Direct tax mop-up till February high but below target

Direct tax mop-up till February high but below target

Rediff.com   10 Mar 2017

March requires 20% jump to meet year's goal; CBDT chief tells staff to sweat it out to meet target

GST looming, how will CBEC restructure itself?

GST looming, how will CBEC restructure itself?

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2017

As Centre cedes power to states in indirect tax, it wants to all ystaffers' worry of little work.

Vodafone's merger with Idea faces tax dispute hurdle

Vodafone's merger with Idea faces tax dispute hurdle

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2017

While it was technically not possible to block the deal, the tax department could resort to arm-twisting.

Drafting regulations is nothing new for new Sebi chief

Drafting regulations is nothing new for new Sebi chief

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2017

'He is positive and likes to get work done,' is how a retired bureaucrat described him. 'I assume he will push the reform agenda with strength.'

Why foreign portfolio investors are a worried lot today

Why foreign portfolio investors are a worried lot today

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2017

One of the key concerns of foreign investors is how the general anti-avoidance rule would apply in case an investor is availing benefits under double taxation avoidance agreement.

Budget may skip the big-bang route

Budget may skip the big-bang route

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2017

Major focus will be on adequately funding existing schemes to ensure their timely completion before the next General Elections.

New norms seek to plug tax evasion by shell firms

New norms seek to plug tax evasion by shell firms

Rediff.com   25 Jan 2017

Fresh PoEM guidelines will affect pharma, energy, automobiles, manufacturing and software companies.

Armed with populist Budget, govt stares at restricted fiscal room

Armed with populist Budget, govt stares at restricted fiscal room

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2017

Government looking at cushioning slowdown due to demonetisation with sops and higher outlay for micro, small and medium enterprises, agriculture, and affordable housing.

Stake sale in insurance cos could net govt upto Rs 18K crore

Stake sale in insurance cos could net govt upto Rs 18K crore

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2017

The main concern among industry and market experts is that the governance in these companies needs to be strengthened and the focus on social insurance has to come down.