Dilasha Seth &Amp;Amp; Pavan Burugula

Stories by Dilasha Seth &Amp;Amp; Pavan Burugula

Nilekani's idea maybe tweaked to make GST input credit smoother

Nilekani's idea maybe tweaked to make GST input credit smoother

Rediff.com   23 Feb 2018

The GoM will meet on Saturday to finalise single-stage, simplified, return filing under the GST; report will be placed before GST Council on March 10.

Access norms for investment by FPIs eased

Access norms for investment by FPIs eased

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2018

Overseas funds have been spooked by several policy measures taken by the government in the past few years

Budget: Why customs duty was hiked on mobile phones

Budget: Why customs duty was hiked on mobile phones

Rediff.com   9 Feb 2018

Even as the government's move to hike import duties on 45 items is seen as a sign of protectionism, the prime minister was himself involved in the process.

How India plans to tax digital entities like Facebook, Netflix

How India plans to tax digital entities like Facebook, Netflix

Rediff.com   5 Feb 2018

The existing double taxation avoidance agreements will not be covered by the proposed change, implying that in order to tax Facebook, Google and the like, India will require to renegotiate tax treaties.

Foreign portfolio investors seek relief from LTCG tax

Foreign portfolio investors seek relief from LTCG tax

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2018

'The introduction of a tax on LTCG will be a deterrent for foreign investors and could potentially result in a movement of trading activity away from India to other offshore jurisdictions such as Singapore, which offer better tax rates and sophisticated financial products.'

Invested in Bitcoin etc? Get ready for the taxman

Invested in Bitcoin etc? Get ready for the taxman

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2018

Income tax department sends out notices to cryptocurrency investors on suspicion of tax evasion.

Even for Generation Y, newspaper reading remains a habit

Even for Generation Y, newspaper reading remains a habit

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2018

Newspaper readership was 50 per cent in the 16-19 year age group, the highest in any age segment, followed by 42 per cent each in the 12-15 years and 20-29 year age group.

Now, black money stashed in Singapore banks under govt lens

Now, black money stashed in Singapore banks under govt lens

Rediff.com   18 Jan 2018

India and Singapore had in 2013 amended the DTAA to help exchange banking and tax-related information more effectively.

GST rates of 70 more items likely to be cut

GST rates of 70 more items likely to be cut

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2018

Agriculture implements that are currently taxed up to 18 per cent may come under the 12 per cent or the 5 per cent bracket.

Budget 2018: Tax norms for listed stocks may be tweaked

Budget 2018: Tax norms for listed stocks may be tweaked

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2018

There have been demands from a section of stakeholders that the long-term capital gains tax on equities be reimposed.

Budget 2018: FY19 fiscal deficit target may be set at 3.2%

Budget 2018: FY19 fiscal deficit target may be set at 3.2%

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2018

The government had breached its fiscal deficit target given in the Budget for 2017-18 in November itself, touching 112 per cent of the limit.

Google, Panasonic, Suzuki among 100s of firms hit with 'unrealistic' GST notice

Google, Panasonic, Suzuki among 100s of firms hit with 'unrealistic' GST notice

Rediff.com   6 Jan 2018

Top firms get GST notices on credit claims on Friday; replies sought within hours.

How FPIs are avoiding taxes on gains from non-convertible debentures

How FPIs are avoiding taxes on gains from non-convertible debentures

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2018

Capital gains tax is no longer exempt even for investors coming via Mauritius, hence FPIs are now classifying it as interest income to save on taxes.

2017 was best year for equities in 3 years

2017 was best year for equities in 3 years

Rediff.com   30 Dec 2017

In absolute terms, the year closed with the market capitalisation of all BSE-listed companies rising by Rs 45.5 lakh crore to Rs 152 lakh crore, or an increase of 42.8 per cent, compared to the closing value on December 30, 2016, says Pavan Burugula.

After 2 years India is top EM destination for foreign flows

After 2 years India is top EM destination for foreign flows

Rediff.com   25 Dec 2017

The improving earnings and economic outlook has titled the scales back in favour of Indian equities this year, reports Pavan Burugula.

Why target prices for stocks are going through the roof

Why target prices for stocks are going through the roof

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2017

The benchmark indices have rallied 28 per cent this year, while the broader market has outperformed

Dealing with bitcoins? Do so at your own risk

Dealing with bitcoins? Do so at your own risk

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2017

Short-term capital gains tax of 30% is likely to be levied if bitcoin is held for less than three years and 20% if held for longer than 36 months.

S&P won't upgrade India's rating before 2019

S&P won't upgrade India's rating before 2019

Rediff.com   14 Dec 2017

'Our stable outlook currently points to the fact that the ratings are likely to remain stable for the next couple of years.'

Jaitley likely to announce a tax-friendly Budget

Jaitley likely to announce a tax-friendly Budget

Rediff.com   13 Dec 2017

The Income Tax Act might be amended to give effect to "jurisdiction-free assessment"

Why some fund managers have quit their jobs

Why some fund managers have quit their jobs

Rediff.com   7 Dec 2017

They are making switch to the high-growth alternative investments fund industry, reports Pavan Burugula.