Dilasha Seth &Amp; Arup Roychoudhury

Stories by Dilasha Seth &Amp; Arup Roychoudhury

Govt wisens up, plugs holes in 2nd black money scheme

Govt wisens up, plugs holes in 2nd black money scheme

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2017

The PMGKY will not allow declarants to use claims made for refunds for advance taxes paid, tax deducted at source and tax collected under the scheme.

To allow increased govt spending, Budget maybe flexible on fiscal deficit

To allow increased govt spending, Budget maybe flexible on fiscal deficit

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2017

At a time when major economies have increased spending, India will have to do the same.

Exports hit a 21-month high in December

Exports hit a 21-month high in December

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2017

Import growth moderated to a four-month low, owing to sharp decline in that of gold.

Economic Survey may disclose what Advance Estimates didn't

Economic Survey may disclose what Advance Estimates didn't

Rediff.com   5 Jan 2017

Unlike the Advance Estimates which missed the impact of demonetisation, CEA's survey is likely to have a better take on Indian economy.

Modi's mini Budget: Experts divided on fiscal impact

Modi's mini Budget: Experts divided on fiscal impact

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2017

PM's announcement were focused on those most affected by the note ban.

Will govt change financial year to Jan-Dec?

Will govt change financial year to Jan-Dec?

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2016

Whether or not such an overhaul will be carried out depends on the government's comfort level.

Coming soon: The 'Google Tax'

Coming soon: The 'Google Tax'

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2016

Downloading songs, movies, books? You may have to pay tax on it.

Sops likely for salaried professionals in Budget

Sops likely for salaried professionals in Budget

Rediff.com   25 Dec 2016

Exemption limits, standard deduction on radar.

Note ban pain set to get worse with US Fed rate hike

Note ban pain set to get worse with US Fed rate hike

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2016

An expected withdrawal of FIIs from the market likely to weaken the rupee against the dollar.

Govt's latest worry: double counting of deposits, RBI asked to check

Govt's latest worry: double counting of deposits, RBI asked to check

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2016

Eco affairs secretary says double counting possible; cash availability to improve in three weeks.

Cash withdrawal limits likely to continue

Cash withdrawal limits likely to continue

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2016

Cash withdrawal limits likely to continue

I-T dept wants more sleuths to probe tax frauds

I-T dept wants more sleuths to probe tax frauds

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2016

'Investigation directorates have intensified actions in detecting serious irregularities.' 'They are seriously handicapped because of non-availability of manpower.'

GST delay may not impact markets

GST delay may not impact markets

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2016

Although the markets could see a knee-jerk reaction, they rule out a sharp fall.

Budget 2017-18 could be populist in nature

Budget 2017-18 could be populist in nature

Rediff.com   12 Dec 2016

The FRBM report, to be submitted on Tuesday, is likely to have 'excuse clauses', absolving the government of meeting its fiscal commitments under certain conditions such as war or conflict, global economic meltdowns or natural disasters.

I-T dept to use tech to beat manpower blues

I-T dept to use tech to beat manpower blues

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2016

The I-T department will rely on data analytical tools and run models to separate black money holders and genuine taxpayers based on the large data base being shared by banks.

A month on, how the Cash Crunch affects India

A month on, how the Cash Crunch affects India

Rediff.com   9 Dec 2016

Reports from Ludhiana, Coimbatore, Moradabad, Tirupur, Indore, Surat, Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and Hyderabad, suggest the impact of demonetisation is worsening.

Income disclosure schemes 20 years apart yield roughly the same

Income disclosure schemes 20 years apart yield roughly the same

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2016

Adjusted for inflation, the earlier scheme would have collected Rs 25,000 crore.

GST delay to cast shadow on Budget

GST delay to cast shadow on Budget

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2016

Consensus seems a problem before the current session of Parliament ends.

Black money declaration now slightly higher

Black money declaration now slightly higher

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2016

It was found the declarants were persons of suspicious nature and very small means, and the declarations could have been misused.

To lessen demonetisation pain: Tax sops in Budget

To lessen demonetisation pain: Tax sops in Budget

Rediff.com   5 Dec 2016

Measures may include tax slab and rate revisions for individuals, companies.