Indivjal Dhasmana &Amp; Megha Manchanda

Stories by Indivjal Dhasmana &Amp; Megha Manchanda

'Economy may take 24 months to recover'

'Economy may take 24 months to recover'

Rediff.com   1 Nov 2017

'The full effects of the government initiatives will have to work their way through, whether in infrastructure or in the banking sector.'

'Grand challenge' to boost states' participation in Bharatmala

'Grand challenge' to boost states' participation in Bharatmala

Rediff.com   26 Oct 2017

Once the scheme is implemented 70-80 per cent of the freight would move along national highways as against the current 40 per cent, says Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari.

'The scare caused by fiscal deficit numbers is quite wrong'

'The scare caused by fiscal deficit numbers is quite wrong'

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2017

NITI Aayog vice chairperson Rajiv Kumar tells Indivjal Dhasmana that additional funds could be generated through divestment, and that the fiscal deficit should be widened while focusing on the revenue deficit.

Shell companies feel the heat as govt banks on AI to nab them

Shell companies feel the heat as govt banks on AI to nab them

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2017

P P Chaudhary the newly-appointed minister of state for corporate affairs, is monitoring and coordinating actions against shell companies.

RBI doesn't want to be a 'currency manipulator'

RBI doesn't want to be a 'currency manipulator'

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2017

Depreciating the rupee against the dollar to boost economic growth has fiscal constraints and monetary limitations

States unwilling to impose GST on petro products

States unwilling to impose GST on petro products

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2017

While the Centre is criticised for not cutting excise duty on petroleum products, it is the states which gain more from the rise in their prices

Ease of doing business: Centre to name and shame poor performers

Ease of doing business: Centre to name and shame poor performers

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2017

The ease of doing business has not picked up in a vast number of states and Union Territories.

GST Council will now meet on Oct 6

GST Council will now meet on Oct 6

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2017

Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's wish to levy indirect tax on petrol unlikely to be taken up

Shah Rukh Khan's Dubai villa gets income tax relief

Shah Rukh Khan's Dubai villa gets income tax relief

Rediff.com   25 Aug 2017

Called Signature Villa, the property was gifted to him by Nakheel Public Joint Stock Company. The dispute was over whether this was a gift or payment for services Khan had rendered to the company.

Cabinet fast-tracks merger of public sector banks

Cabinet fast-tracks merger of public sector banks

Rediff.com   24 Aug 2017

The mergers will not involve any cash but only share swaps

Will India's GDP grow at 6.7% in Q1? Economists say yes

Will India's GDP grow at 6.7% in Q1? Economists say yes

Rediff.com   22 Aug 2017

If the industrial sector expanded, growth rate is likely to rise in the remaining quarters to reach 7.6-7.8 per cent for 2017-18.

A month later, India Inc's still grappling with GST

A month later, India Inc's still grappling with GST

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2017

Experts said the slowdown could be attributed to adjustments leading to destocking and the offering of discounts by companies as the government ushered in the new indirect taxation system on July 1.

Why luxury car firms are angry with Modi sarkar

Why luxury car firms are angry with Modi sarkar

Rediff.com   8 Aug 2017

Most say they will review their Make in India plans as prices may top pre-GST level

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.

Isro and India's e-vehicle dream

Isro and India's e-vehicle dream

Rediff.com   17 Jul 2017

In view of cost, these vehicles will justify deployment only as public buses, taxis, three-wheelers

India gets its first solar-powered train

India gets its first solar-powered train

Rediff.com   15 Jul 2017

The solar rooftop system will generate 7,200 kilowatts per system per year, and it will be used for powering internal lights, fans, and other electrical systems of the coach.

Will GDP suffer from GST hiccups?

Will GDP suffer from GST hiccups?

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2017

'A broad-based revival of private sector investment was likely in 2018-19 after businesses had successfully made the switch to the GST.'

DeMo: How much cash was deposited? 'Unprecedented challenge': Ex-RBI gov

DeMo: How much cash was deposited? 'Unprecedented challenge': Ex-RBI gov

Rediff.com   27 Jun 2017

'Normally, the system is geared towards counting notes -- it is equipped to do x amount of work and one day you are asking them to do 20 x.' 'The processes involved are very complex.'

GST: How not to get your registration cancelled

GST: How not to get your registration cancelled

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2017

National Anti-profiteering Authority to be set up for ensuring that customers get the benefit of GST

Four in race for Rs 10,000-cr tunnel in Kashmir

Four in race for Rs 10,000-cr tunnel in Kashmir

Rediff.com   2 Jun 2017

The tunnel would provide all-weather connectivity between Srinagar and Leh-Ladakh