Dilasha Seth &Amp; Pavan Burugula

Stories by Dilasha Seth &Amp; Pavan Burugula

GST ministerial panel puts off two issues; Council to meet on July 21

GST ministerial panel puts off two issues; Council to meet on July 21

Rediff.com   9 Jul 2018

The panel decided to omit the reverse charge mechanism (RCM) clause from the GST law under which registered taxpayers buying from unregistered taxpayers have to deposit the GST.

Should GST be imposed on extra-neutral alcohol?

Should GST be imposed on extra-neutral alcohol?

Rediff.com   9 Jul 2018

The central government wants to impose the levy; many states are opposed - at least, to the Centre doing so

'Unless we get 15% exports growth, 8-9% GDP will be difficult'

'Unless we get 15% exports growth, 8-9% GDP will be difficult'

Rediff.com   6 Jul 2018

After helping the government in policymaking since October 2014, Chief Economic Adviser Arvind Subramanian is returning to academics and will be teaching at Harvard Kennedy School on a visiting position. In an interview to Dilasha Seth and Somesh Jha, he says the ease of doing business agenda needs to move forward and India must try to integrate with the global value chains. Edited excerpts.

Taxpayers won't be able to access GST portal on Sunday

Taxpayers won't be able to access GST portal on Sunday

Rediff.com   30 Jun 2018

GSTN is planning a disaster recovery drill and hence services will not be available for 12 hours, between 9am and 9pm, on July 1, and has requested the taxpayers to plan GST-related activities on the portal accordingly.

Political shadow looms over GST Council meet

Political shadow looms over GST Council meet

Rediff.com   25 Jun 2018

Reaching a consensus might also get tougher, as already seen with issues like inclusion of natural gas in GST and imposition of a sugar cess, both central proposals being resisted.

Why 57% of 2018 IPOs are trading below issue price

Why 57% of 2018 IPOs are trading below issue price

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2018

Weakness in the broader markets, along with expensive valuations that these companies had commanded during their IPOs, has led to this fall

Are you ready for IPOs worth Rs 20,000 crore?

Are you ready for IPOs worth Rs 20,000 crore?

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2018

Half a dozen companies looking to tap the market as the Indian rupee stabilises and oil prices cool down.

Why these stocks fell steeply in 2018

Why these stocks fell steeply in 2018

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2018

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code bound stocks have witnessed a steep fall in 2018.

Free banking services offered to customers not under GST ambit

Free banking services offered to customers not under GST ambit

Rediff.com   4 Jun 2018

The ambiguity arose after notices were sent to lenders for non-payment of service tax under the pre-GST regime

HUL, Nestle not sure how to pay profiteering sums

HUL, Nestle not sure how to pay profiteering sums

Rediff.com   1 Jun 2018

Experts point out that National Anti-profiteering Authority does not have the power to advise companies on depositing amounts voluntarily.

Why India needs to be cautious about GST

Why India needs to be cautious about GST

Rediff.com   17 May 2018

India studied the Malaysian model, which was scrapped on Wednesday, before implementing the GST and borrowed the anti-profiteering clause to ensure GST benefits are passed on to the end-consumer by the industry

Tax notice on free banking services may be withdrawn

Tax notice on free banking services may be withdrawn

Rediff.com   10 May 2018

Every bank offers a different slab of minimum balance to customers, based on which 'free services' are provided

Half of BSE 500, Sensex stocks are back with a bang

Half of BSE 500, Sensex stocks are back with a bang

Rediff.com   2 May 2018

Mid-cap information technology (IT) stocks dominate the list of companies that are trading significantly above their 200-DMA

RSS chief says Air India should be run by an Indian firm

RSS chief says Air India should be run by an Indian firm

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2018

He said no matter how much evolution happens in technology, India could never become a fully cashless economy.

Why FPIs are staying away from defence IPOs

Why FPIs are staying away from defence IPOs

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2018

Several institutional investors were ineligible to invest in these companies as they failed to meet the disclosure norms

Why markets are headed for worst 2-month drop since FY16

Why markets are headed for worst 2-month drop since FY16

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2018

The trade-war between the US and China is prompting investors to flee from risky assets, such as equities, to safe-haven bets, such as gold and treasuries

India keen on global framework to tax digital companies

India keen on global framework to tax digital companies

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2018

Currently, companies are taxed in the jurisdictions in which they have a physical presence. However, digital businesses generate revenues from markets without a significant physical presence in a country.

Price sensitivity issues dog PNB's fraud disclosures

Price sensitivity issues dog PNB's fraud disclosures

Rediff.com   18 Mar 2018

The challenge before the management is ensuring simultaneous disclosure of key information to stock exchanges and investigating agencies.

PMO steps in to speed up GST refunds for exporters

PMO steps in to speed up GST refunds for exporters

Rediff.com   9 Mar 2018

The GST Council on Saturday is expected to extend the date for IGST exemption and cess on imports

Will alcohol now come under GST?

Will alcohol now come under GST?

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2018

Additional solicitor-general says extra-neutral alcohol liable to new tax