Ishan Bakshi &Amp; Jayshree P Upadhyay

Stories by Ishan Bakshi &Amp; Jayshree P Upadhyay

FM's mantra to meet fiscal deficit target

FM's mantra to meet fiscal deficit target

Rediff.com   28 Jan 2015

Centre shows optimism of achieving the target of 4.1% at back of recent measures and turn around in manufacturing.

Transfer pricing disputes: Agreement with US to bring relief to MNCs

Transfer pricing disputes: Agreement with US to bring relief to MNCs

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2015

India is set to sign an agreement with the US to resolve transfer pricing disputes, which will then serve as a template for settling such rows with multinational companies based in the UK, France and other European countries.

What steps FinMin is taking to keep Jan Dhan accounts active

What steps FinMin is taking to keep Jan Dhan accounts active

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2015

The department of financial services has decided to give banks commission, to ensure these accounts are kept active.

Tax fillip to fund-raising avenues likely in Budget

Tax fillip to fund-raising avenues likely in Budget

Rediff.com   22 Jan 2015

Exemption from minimum alternate tax for REITs & infrastructure investment trusts; Depository receipts on all securities eligible for tax benefit

Indian economy worries? Its billionaire wealth is a stunner!

Indian economy worries? Its billionaire wealth is a stunner!

Rediff.com   21 Jan 2015

The report also points out that a larger section of the poor and vulnerable households achieve middle-class status in urban areas in India despite the presence of a large urban informal sector.

'Time not yet ripe for India-US trade pact'

'Time not yet ripe for India-US trade pact'

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2015

India may not be prepared to meet US demands, say experts

Tapping private sector, younger talent for top job at govt banks

Tapping private sector, younger talent for top job at govt banks

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2015

The candidate will be expected to have at least two to three years of remaining service.

LIC likely to exit mutual fund JV with Nomura

LIC likely to exit mutual fund JV with Nomura

Rediff.com   12 Jan 2015

According to sources, in a January 6 letter to the department of financial services under the finance ministry, LIC said it wanted to stop sponsoring LIC Nomura Mutual Fund, and might offer some of its stake in LIC Housing Finance to other shareholders.

Jaitley's pre-Budget meeting with IT sector on Jan 14

Jaitley's pre-Budget meeting with IT sector on Jan 14

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2015

IT sector has lots of hope from the Union Budget 2014-15.

A pragmatist who's set to unveil big reforms

A pragmatist who's set to unveil big reforms

Rediff.com   9 Jan 2015

Panagariya has advocated a more liberalised spending, arguing that greater capital expenditure could relax some of the infrastructure bottlenecks facing the country.

Is IIT-Delhi director a casualty of politics?

Is IIT-Delhi director a casualty of politics?

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2015

Though the Union HRD ministry has vehemently denied that Shevgaonkar resigned under government pressure, some allege that this is yet another example of the government exercising its influence over educational institutions

Can India crack the Russian market?

Can India crack the Russian market?

Rediff.com   28 Dec 2014

Trade sanctions on Russia by Europe and the US offer an opportunity for India, but the devaluation of the rouble may play spoilsport

The curious case of SME stocks

The curious case of SME stocks

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2014

Sebi is examining if speculators and persons acting in concert are behind the huge movements in these stocks

GST rollout: Lack of clarity on 'supply rules' remains a barrier

GST rollout: Lack of clarity on 'supply rules' remains a barrier

Rediff.com   26 Dec 2014

For supply rules, the location decides where goods or services will be taxed.

Rs 2,00,00,00,00,000 'laundered' through penny stocks

Rs 2,00,00,00,00,000 'laundered' through penny stocks

Rediff.com   24 Dec 2014

Capital markets regulator, I-T department suspect tax evasion and market manipulation

Not including petroleum against spirit of GST, say experts

Not including petroleum against spirit of GST, say experts

Rediff.com   17 Dec 2014

The constitution amendment Bill on a national GST is likely to be tabled in the current session of Parliament. However, the government is not confident of passing the Bill this session.

Are Indian stock markets moving ahead of reality?

Are Indian stock markets moving ahead of reality?

Rediff.com   16 Dec 2014

Does the rally reflect expectations of improving fundamentals or they are likely to correct?

Why SEZs in India have failed

Why SEZs in India have failed

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2014

Special Economic Zones are likely to be central to realising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ambitious Make in India agenda.

5 reasons why Raghuram Rajan did not cut rates

5 reasons why Raghuram Rajan did not cut rates

Rediff.com   3 Dec 2014

RBI kept all key rates unchanged in its policy review on Tuesday.

How Sebi helped US SEC solve 'Profits Paradise' case

How Sebi helped US SEC solve 'Profits Paradise' case

Rediff.com   25 Nov 2014

The Indian regulator played key role in uncovering the identity of two Indian men who floated the scheme