Indivjal Dhasmana &Amp; Megha Manchanda

Stories by Indivjal Dhasmana &Amp; Megha Manchanda

'What we do is determined by national interest'

'What we do is determined by national interest'

Rediff.com   24 May 2017

If people can lobby me for making changes in policies that goes against the country's interest, I won't keep myself in this position, says the vice chairman of NITI Aayog.

'Make in India will have to be worked on'

'Make in India will have to be worked on'

Rediff.com   17 May 2017

In the run up to three years of the National Democratic Alliance government, Minister of State for Commerce and Industry (Independent Charge) Nirmala Sitharaman says it is time to consolidate some of the major initiatives as well as take new steps.

Why Port Blair may soon lose 'major port' tag

Why Port Blair may soon lose 'major port' tag

Rediff.com   27 Apr 2017

On June 1, 2010, under Indian Ports Act, 1908, govt declared Port Blair as 13th major port in India

Modi sets stricter deadlines for infrastructure projects

Modi sets stricter deadlines for infrastructure projects

Rediff.com   27 Apr 2017

The highest ever average daily construction rate of 130 km has been achieved for rural roads

India throws open its ports to cruise tourism

India throws open its ports to cruise tourism

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2017

A task force, under the chairmanship of the secretary (tourism), with the secretary (shipping) as co-chairperson, has been constituted to promote cruise tourism in the country, reports Megha Manchanda.

Note ban effect: I-T lens on 60,000 depositors

Note ban effect: I-T lens on 60,000 depositors

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2017

Includes those dealing in high-value property and petrol pump owners

'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.

Tax collection beats expectation, up 18%

Tax collection beats expectation, up 18%

Rediff.com   6 Apr 2017

Government gets Rs 17.1 lakh crore in its kitty

GST to apply on passport services, issue of birth certificates

GST to apply on passport services, issue of birth certificates

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2017

The GST will also be applicable on the non-compete amount given by an employer to an outgoing employee, report Indivjal Dhasmana and Sudipto Dey.

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

GST may add to India Inc's documentation burden

GST may add to India Inc's documentation burden

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2017

Service companies such as Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services and Airtel, among others, would be particularly hit.

Vodafone-Idea deal: Airtel may be the surprise winner

Vodafone-Idea deal: Airtel may be the surprise winner

Rediff.com   22 Mar 2017

Bharti may look at gaining market share pre-merger and benefit from a lower capex intensity

Centre looks at logistics parks in 35 clusters

Centre looks at logistics parks in 35 clusters

Rediff.com   15 Mar 2017

Parks would cut transport cost by 10% for industries, allow freight movement on larger trucks and rail.

'GDP growth will be 6% in Q4'

'GDP growth will be 6% in Q4'

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2017

'I expect fourth quarter GDP growth to be sharply down.' 'I would imagine it would shave off at least one percentage point, if not more, as compared to the third quarter.'

'All we can tell you is the GDP figures. After that you are free to speculate'

'All we can tell you is the GDP figures. After that you are free to speculate'

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2017

It is not a good idea to take the line that since demonetisation happened in the third quarter, everything that happened then was a consequence of that, says Chief Statistician TCA Anant.

M&A deals: I-T urged to clarify on anti-avoidance rules

M&A deals: I-T urged to clarify on anti-avoidance rules

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2017

PwC wants to know what will happen when a company with substantial reserves is merged into a new concern and the resultant entity is converted into a limited liability partnership.

Eye on Jio, Airtel gobbles up Telenor for free

Eye on Jio, Airtel gobbles up Telenor for free

Rediff.com   24 Feb 2017

Bharti to spend Rs 1,600 cr for spectrum payout over 10 yrs; Telenor to service its own debt.

What's behind the consolidation talks in telecom

What's behind the consolidation talks in telecom

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2017

Given the escalating cost of doing business, the revenue opportunity is decreasing and consolidation is an inevitable part of the industry.

Tax reduced to 5% on income of Rs 2.5 lakh-5 lakh

Tax reduced to 5% on income of Rs 2.5 lakh-5 lakh

Rediff.com   1 Feb 2017

Earners in between Rs 50 lakh and Rs one crore will have to pay 10% surcharge

Tax reduced to 5% on income of Rs 2.5 lakh-5 lakh

Tax reduced to 5% on income of Rs 2.5 lakh-5 lakh

Rediff.com   1 Feb 2017

Earners in between Rs 50 lakh and Rs one crore will have to pay 10% surcharge