Dilasha Seth

Stories by Dilasha Seth

Why Q1 GDP saw such dismal growth

Why Q1 GDP saw such dismal growth

Rediff.com   1 Sep 2017

The chief statistician feels there should be a rebound after companies integrate and adopt the GST system

3 smart moves to catch tax defaulters

3 smart moves to catch tax defaulters

Rediff.com   31 Aug 2017

The income tax department has a steep collection target of Rs 9.8 lakh crore during 2017-18, rising 15.7 per cent from a year ago.

Taxmen to receive a mystic touch

Taxmen to receive a mystic touch

Rediff.com   29 Aug 2017

Apart from Modi, Jaggi Vasudev to address 2-day tax officers' conference

Two Indian companies and 10,000 kg gold!

Two Indian companies and 10,000 kg gold!

Rediff.com   11 Aug 2017

Of the 11,000 kg imported between July 1 and August 9, around 90 per cent was brought in by two business groups which took advantage of the favourable reduction in tax incidence under GST, routing their imports through Korea.

It's roll back time at Sebi

It's roll back time at Sebi

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2017

After initiating stern action against 331 companies, the market regulator seems willing to revoke its stringent restrictions for some entities.

GST impact: Gold import surge from South Korea alarms govt

GST impact: Gold import surge from South Korea alarms govt

Rediff.com   9 Aug 2017

Steps such as safeguard duty in the works to plug the route

Chocolate mithais to attract 5% GST, Centre clarifies

Chocolate mithais to attract 5% GST, Centre clarifies

Rediff.com   4 Aug 2017

The clarification comes amid reports that sweet shops have discontinued chocolate barfis and chocolate sandesh.

'Most immediate problem for India is overhang of private debt'

'Most immediate problem for India is overhang of private debt'

Rediff.com   2 Aug 2017

Kenneth Rogoff, professor of public policy and economics at the Harvard University, tells Dilasha Seth on the sidelines of the Delhi Economics Conclave that public sector banks will need to take a one-time haircut to address non-performing assets.

GST: Migration to new tax regime in slow lane

GST: Migration to new tax regime in slow lane

Rediff.com   1 Aug 2017

The window for registration is open up to September 30

Why GSTN's real test starts now

Why GSTN's real test starts now

Rediff.com   31 Jul 2017

The GST Network's chairman Navin Kumar speaks to Dilasha Seth and Indivjal Dhasmana on various aspects of the new tax regime.

GST: Govt keeping close watch on prices, supply of goods

GST: Govt keeping close watch on prices, supply of goods

Rediff.com   5 Jul 2017

Close to 202,000 new entities have registered under the GST Network

Maharashtra, TN raise taxes outside GST, Centre says they can

Maharashtra, TN raise taxes outside GST, Centre says they can

Rediff.com   5 Jul 2017

Maharashtra raises vehicle registration fee, Tamil Nadu ups entertainment tax

'Can GST function without a glitch? The answer is NO.'

'Can GST function without a glitch? The answer is NO.'

Rediff.com   23 Jun 2017

It takes eight to nine months for developing a robust software from the time the rules are decided, warns Bharat Goenka, managing director of Tally Solutions, one of the entities entrusted as a 'Suvidha Provider' with developing ready software for customers to get them ready for the coming Goods and Services Tax.

Start-up policy to get makeover

Start-up policy to get makeover

Rediff.com   15 May 2017

The move is expected to create space for more budding entrepreneurs in the country to be eligible for self-certification, relaxed public procurement norms, rebate in patent filing, start-up funding, investment and easier closure compliance.

NPA policy: Stressed assets may be put on the block

NPA policy: Stressed assets may be put on the block

Rediff.com   5 May 2017

The framework also envisages amendments to the Prevention of Corruption Act to exempt commercial decisions by PSBs from scrutiny by investigating agencies. Both the amendments are likely in the monsoon session of Parliament.

PM Modi trains guns on benami properties

PM Modi trains guns on benami properties

Rediff.com   4 May 2017

Underlines need to reduce human interface; wants tax e-assessment in more cities

PM Modi to review GST, black money policy on Tuesday

PM Modi to review GST, black money policy on Tuesday

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2017

Hasmukh Adhia to present revenue dept's performance over past year & plan for current financial year

Formula One is taxable in India, says Supreme Court

Formula One is taxable in India, says Supreme Court

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2017

This is, say tax experts, the first time that a car race circuit has been held to be the permanent establishment of an assessee.

MPs, MLAs return to school for GST training

MPs, MLAs return to school for GST training

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2017

The government is going all out to spread awareness about the new indirect tax regime, and training lawmakers is being seen as a necessary first step.

'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.