Ishan Bakshi And Indivjal Dhasmana

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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.

Why India's GDP grew at 7.9% in FY16

Why India's GDP grew at 7.9% in FY16

Rediff.com   24 Feb 2017

RE of GDP for 2015-16 show that the economy grew 7.9% in 2015-16, rather than the earlier estimate of 7.6 per cent.

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.

Can railways meet its 2016-17 targets? What the figures say

Can railways meet its 2016-17 targets? What the figures say

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2017

In his last Budget, Suresh Prabhu, set an ambitious target for capital expenditure.

With Trump at helm, India keeps fingers crossed

With Trump at helm, India keeps fingers crossed

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2017

India has a huge trade surplus with US - over $20 billion a year in the past five years.

Make in India should move focus away from strong sectors, says NITI

Make in India should move focus away from strong sectors, says NITI

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2017

NITI Aayog wants the prime minister's flagship initiative should focus on labour-intensive sectors and policies that impede their growth to get special attention.

CBDT shelves proposal to tax India-dedicated funds

CBDT shelves proposal to tax India-dedicated funds

Rediff.com   18 Jan 2017

CBDT circular issued last month had raised multiple taxation concerns.

Data shows economic activity falters after note ban

Data shows economic activity falters after note ban

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2017

Leading indicators suggest economic activity has been disrupted after demonetisation.

Low 2015 base shows industrial output at 13-month high in note-ban November

Low 2015 base shows industrial output at 13-month high in note-ban November

Rediff.com   13 Jan 2017

The sharp rise was also due to a statistical illusion -- low industrial numbers in November 2015, and sharp reversal of a 12-month declining trend in capital goods.

Govt's tax revenues soared in note-ban November

Govt's tax revenues soared in note-ban November

Rediff.com   10 Jan 2017

In the post-demonetisation phase, the govt's tax revenues have ended up soaring in November.

Why advance GDP estimates won't fully capture note ban effect

Why advance GDP estimates won't fully capture note ban effect

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2017

Much of the Q3 data will simply not be available for the CSO to factor in its calculation.

More bad news as investment outlook continues to be grim

More bad news as investment outlook continues to be grim

Rediff.com   4 Jan 2017

The contraction in November this year is the second biggest fall in the current financial year.

Did India grow or shrink in November? PMI, core sector data differ

Did India grow or shrink in November? PMI, core sector data differ

Rediff.com   3 Jan 2017

The mismatch between PMI and core sector could also be due to the fact that while core sector is calculated year-on-year, PMI is calculated month-on-month.

8/11 and after: The going won't be easy for some more time

8/11 and after: The going won't be easy for some more time

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2016

The bigger worry is that its effects could linger well into the next financial year.