Indivjal Dhasmana &Amp; Megha Manchanda

Stories by Indivjal Dhasmana &Amp; Megha Manchanda

'When people are about to die of hunger, you have to step in big time'

'When people are about to die of hunger, you have to step in big time'

Rediff.com   1 Apr 2020

'Most of the measures the finance minister announced will take effect after the lockdown.' 'By that time, millions of people will be starving.'

The coronavirus flight: How Indians helped Indians

The coronavirus flight: How Indians helped Indians

Rediff.com   29 Mar 2020

Bureaucratic insensitivity gave way to compassion with the state administration, police and passersby joining forces to help the stream of Indians fleeing Delhi.

Telcos face a big challenge to keep India Inc connected

Telcos face a big challenge to keep India Inc connected

Rediff.com   25 Mar 2020

Companies have activated a comprehensive pandemic response plan with requisite risk mitigation protocols for keeping networks working as telecom is an essential service.

How MNC arms can settle their transfer pricing disputes

How MNC arms can settle their transfer pricing disputes

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2020

Under the Vivad se Vishwas scheme, the MNCs will have to bring in disputed amount to India, else, the entire money will be considered as loan from subsidiaries on which interest will have to be paid.

GST collection crosses Rs 1-trn mark for the fourth month in a row in Feb

GST collection crosses Rs 1-trn mark for the fourth month in a row in Feb

Rediff.com   2 Mar 2020

The mop-up could have been much higher, but tax on imports fell 2 per cent y-o-y.

Panel to examine fiscal, debt situation likely

Panel to examine fiscal, debt situation likely

Rediff.com   7 Feb 2020

The panel may include or seek inputs from former RBI Governor Urjit Patel, former chief economic advisor Arvind Subramanian, Sajjid Chinoy of the PM-EAC, Rathin Roy, among others.

India to get 13th major port at Vadhavan in Maharashtra

India to get 13th major port at Vadhavan in Maharashtra

Rediff.com   7 Feb 2020

With development of the Vadhavan port, India will break into the countries with top 10 container ports in the world.

Budget 2020: Govt clarifies on NRI tax

Budget 2020: Govt clarifies on NRI tax

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2020

The ministry said it was an anti-abuse provision amid growing instances of NRIs shifting their stay in low or no-tax jurisdiction to avoid tax payment in India.

The most important number in Sitharaman's 2nd Budget

The most important number in Sitharaman's 2nd Budget

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2020

The numbers become all the more important because actual tax collections fell short by Rs 1.91 trillion compared to what was projected in 2018-19. Besides, the Budget for FY20 did not give actual figures for 2018-19, but the revised numbers given in the interim Budget.

Gadkari keen to fast-track highway projects

Gadkari keen to fast-track highway projects

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2020

Various stakeholders, including about 600 developers, bankers and officials from various wings, including the National Highways Authority of India, will also be present.

'This is the only way to save the economy today'

'This is the only way to save the economy today'

Rediff.com   18 Jan 2020

'I suggest a cut in the GST rates and an infusion of Rs 1.2 trillion into the economy in six months.'

Adamant Trai says will implement new tariff order by March 1

Adamant Trai says will implement new tariff order by March 1

Rediff.com   14 Jan 2020

Reiterating its position, TRAI, which oversees both the telecom and television sectors in the country, said the amendments suggested on January 1 had been done to correct "distortions" in the market and address pricing issues.

Budget will play a critical role in reviving growth: Economists

Budget will play a critical role in reviving growth: Economists

Rediff.com   8 Jan 2020

Measures that quickly boost demand and increase employment are needed to push up growth. Moreover, without announcing new planss, the government should strengthen schemes such as PM KISAN, MNREGA and programmes to build rural roads.

Post-VRS, a leaner BSNL is all set for 4G services

Post-VRS, a leaner BSNL is all set for 4G services

Rediff.com   7 Jan 2020

The company, which has a subscriber base of 120 million, also plans to raise funds via a bonds issue. The company's impending 4G launch is also expected in the second half of the current financial year for which it would invest Rs 12,000 crore, partly through bonds.

11 states record retail price inflation rate over 6% in November

11 states record retail price inflation rate over 6% in November

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2020

The states that witnessed high CPI-based inflation rates were Lakshadweep, Tripura, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Manipur and Mizoram.

GST: Electronic invoicing, new returns to be introduced in 2020

GST: Electronic invoicing, new returns to be introduced in 2020

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2019

E-invoicing would be implemented on a voluntary basis by those having an annual turnover of above Rs 500 crore from January 1.

Huawei can now participate in 5G trials in India

Huawei can now participate in 5G trials in India

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2019

Huawei came under a cloud after allegations that the firm's electronic and telecom devices helped China spy on US corporations and agencies.

BOT share in highways seen shrinking

BOT share in highways seen shrinking

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2019

As even bigger road construction players are not willing to bet on BOT projects., NHAI will have to rethink its thrust on the BOT model.

'Budget should focus to boost rural demand, not income tax cut'

'Budget should focus to boost rural demand, not income tax cut'

Rediff.com   23 Dec 2019

To propel demand, one should concentrate on indirect taxes and bring down the goods and services tax (GST) rates to a uniform 12 per cent as the Vijay Kelkar panel had recommended, said Ajit Ranade, chief economist at Aditya Birla Group.

No cut in spectrum price as govt okays airwave auction

No cut in spectrum price as govt okays airwave auction

Rediff.com   21 Dec 2019

Although the industry is disappointed with the government decision not to lower spectrum prices at a time telcos are saddled with over Rs 4-trillion debt and an estimated Rs 1.43-trillion licence fee dues, the DCC has relaxed the payment structure to offer some relief to the financially stressed sector.