Indivjal Dhasmana, Business Standard

Stories by Indivjal Dhasmana, Business Standard

Indian summers: 8 natural hacks to beat the heat

Indian summers: 8 natural hacks to beat the heat

Rediff.com   27 Apr 2017

Have you heard of the 'chillow' that can cool your pillow? Or the 'bedroom plant'?

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.

A 2 minutes' guide to RBI monetary policy

A 2 minutes' guide to RBI monetary policy

Rediff.com   7 Apr 2017

From liquidity, monetary policy operations to financial inclusion, know about RBI monetary policy

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

10 things that will change in FY18

10 things that will change in FY18

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2017

While for the consumers, there is some gain and some pain, for India Inc, it's all about compliance, consolidation and parity

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.

'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.'

Keshav Prasad Maurya or Manoj Sinha: Who will be UP CM?

Keshav Prasad Maurya or Manoj Sinha: Who will be UP CM?

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2017

After the historic win of Bhartiya Janta Partyin Uttar Pradesh elections on Saturday, the talk about the face of chief minister candidate is the next question.

'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.

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

Staffing industry wants end to tax woes

Staffing industry wants end to tax woes

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2017

The Indian Staffing Federation says their demand assumes significance as the formal sector will grow after demonetisation and the segment will play a crucial role in that.

I-T tribunal bats for Sachin in tax dispute

I-T tribunal bats for Sachin in tax dispute

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2017

Treats gains on sale of as capital gains, not business income, spares him from huge tax liability.

Some tax treaties could be overridden by GAAR

Some tax treaties could be overridden by GAAR

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2017

GAAR will not override the recently revised double taxation avoidance agreements with Mauritius and Singapore.

'Black day' for Central GST enforcers today

'Black day' for Central GST enforcers today

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2017

Its officers would wear black bands on Monday, which is also Martyrs day, the IRS Association (Customs and Central Excise) has said.

Explained! Why a single GST rate is the best option

Explained! Why a single GST rate is the best option

Rediff.com   28 Jan 2017

It was better to first build a single-rate GST with a low rate, achieve full mastery of this, and then consider more complex possibilities such as high rates and multiple rates.