Dilasha Seth &Amp; Indivjal Dhasmana

Stories by Dilasha Seth &Amp; Indivjal Dhasmana

Some tax treaties could be overridden by GAAR

Some tax treaties could be overridden by GAAR

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2017

GAAR will not override the recently revised double taxation avoidance agreements with Mauritius and Singapore.

'Black day' for Central GST enforcers today

'Black day' for Central GST enforcers today

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2017

Its officers would wear black bands on Monday, which is also Martyrs day, the IRS Association (Customs and Central Excise) has said.

Explained! Why a single GST rate is the best option

Explained! Why a single GST rate is the best option

Rediff.com   28 Jan 2017

It was better to first build a single-rate GST with a low rate, achieve full mastery of this, and then consider more complex possibilities such as high rates and multiple rates.

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.

With Trump at helm, India keeps fingers crossed

With Trump at helm, India keeps fingers crossed

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2017

India has a huge trade surplus with US - over $20 billion a year in the past five years.

Make in India should move focus away from strong sectors, says NITI

Make in India should move focus away from strong sectors, says NITI

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2017

NITI Aayog wants the prime minister's flagship initiative should focus on labour-intensive sectors and policies that impede their growth to get special attention.

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.

CBDT shelves proposal to tax India-dedicated funds

CBDT shelves proposal to tax India-dedicated funds

Rediff.com   18 Jan 2017

CBDT circular issued last month had raised multiple taxation concerns.

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.

Low 2015 base shows industrial output at 13-month high in note-ban November

Low 2015 base shows industrial output at 13-month high in note-ban November

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2017

The sharp rise was also due to a statistical illusion -- low industrial numbers in November 2015, and sharp reversal of a 12-month declining trend in capital goods.

Did India grow or shrink in November? PMI, core sector data differ

Did India grow or shrink in November? PMI, core sector data differ

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2017

The mismatch between PMI and core sector could also be due to the fact that while core sector is calculated year-on-year, PMI is calculated month-on-month.

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.

EPF or NPS: Which is better?

EPF or NPS: Which is better?

Rediff.com   28 Dec 2016

If a risk taker and young, NPS would suit her/him. Otherwise, s/he should go for EPF.

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.

'Note ban's real impact will come in Q4'

'Note ban's real impact will come in Q4'

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2016

Pronab Sen, the government's former chief statistician, says contrary to perception, GDP growth won't be drastically hit in the present quarter.

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.'

Now trending: A cashless future

Now trending: A cashless future

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2016

A large number of people using cards at PoS Cards being used more frequently Small-ticket transactions Mastercard South Asia head Porush Singh calls these the three key trends for a cashless future. And post-demonetization India, he believes, is steadily moving towards it.

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.