Indira Kannan And Dilasha Seth

Stories by Indira Kannan And Dilasha Seth

'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.

IDS-II nets only Rs 4,600 crore

IDS-II nets only Rs 4,600 crore

Rediff.com   6 Apr 2017

This amount is just about 10% of the previous IDS

Buses & pick-up vans escape cess under GST

Buses & pick-up vans escape cess under GST

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2017

No mention of cab aggregators in GST bills

RBI may get bigger role to clean up NPA mess

RBI may get bigger role to clean up NPA mess

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2017

Central bank likely to keep tabs on large wilful defaulters; policy likely by month-end.

Why it's better to introduce GST from September, not July

Why it's better to introduce GST from September, not July

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2017

States should have enough time. We still do not know the rules. There are a lot of operational difficulties, says Jammu and Kashmir Finance Minister Haseeb Drabu.

How FMCG companies are getting ready for GST roll-out

How FMCG companies are getting ready for GST roll-out

Rediff.com   22 Mar 2017

They are evaluating realignment of warehouses and supply chains, besides exploring locations to set up hubs and shutting down some distribution centres

'For any technology in force today there are security risks'

'For any technology in force today there are security risks'

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2017

After acquiring Grama Vidiyal Microfinance last year, IDFC Bank is looking for opportunities to strengthen its retail capabilities, says Rajiv Lall, its chief,

Direct tax mop-up till February high but below target

Direct tax mop-up till February high but below target

Rediff.com   10 Mar 2017

March requires 20% jump to meet year's goal; CBDT chief tells staff to sweat it out to meet target