Joydeep Ghosh, M Saraswathy &Amp; Sudipto Dey

Stories by Joydeep Ghosh, M Saraswathy &Amp; Sudipto Dey

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.

Start-up FAQ: Why closing down can be tougher than starting up

Start-up FAQ: Why closing down can be tougher than starting up

Rediff.com   30 Mar 2017

The Stayzilla episode raises questions over the regulations around the closure of a business, says Sudipto Dey.

Getting SMEs ready for GST

Getting SMEs ready for GST

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2017

Barely 10% of small businesses are in a GST-ready position, say experts

Meet the man behind GST's IT backbone

Meet the man behind GST's IT backbone

Rediff.com   22 Mar 2017

GSTN CEO Prakash Kumar tells Sudipto Dey how IT can improve service delivery of government departments.

Another big IPO soon; DMart to list on March 8

Another big IPO soon; DMart to list on March 8

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2017

The company was looking to raise around Rs 1,800 crore for a stake sale of 10 per cent.

Lump sum investments dry up for MFs

Lump sum investments dry up for MFs

Rediff.com   24 Feb 2017

SIPs keep MFs afloat as investors redeem Rs 1.3 lakh crore in one year

Double-taxation: Experts seek clarification from Jaitley in Budget

Double-taxation: Experts seek clarification from Jaitley in Budget

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2017

Despite a temporary relief, foreign investors still see the sword of double-taxation hanging above their hard earned returns.

8 tax laws that CAs want changed in Budget 2017

8 tax laws that CAs want changed in Budget 2017

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2017

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India has shortlisted the changes it hopes to see in Budget 2017.

Stake sale in insurance cos could net govt upto Rs 18K crore

Stake sale in insurance cos could net govt upto Rs 18K crore

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2017

The main concern among industry and market experts is that the governance in these companies needs to be strengthened and the focus on social insurance has to come down.

'RBI has been against demonetisation'

'RBI has been against demonetisation'

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2017

'It is like bombing a building with 200 people to kill 5 terrorists.'

Demonetisation = Up to 25% increase in monthly budget

Demonetisation = Up to 25% increase in monthly budget

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2016

Joydeep Ghosh takes stock of personal finances after the life-altering surprises of 2016.

Sigh! 2016 was a tough year to make money

Sigh! 2016 was a tough year to make money

Rediff.com   27 Dec 2016

Expect more volatility in the coming year as the economy and markets price in the demonetisation drive.

Despite the cut, EPF rate is still substantial

Despite the cut, EPF rate is still substantial

Rediff.com   20 Dec 2016

'The rate of interest from the EPF is still attractive compared to the rates on fixed deposits, National Savings Scheme, Public Provident Fund...'

Poor marriage season spend impacting consumption

Poor marriage season spend impacting consumption

Rediff.com   30 Nov 2016

There is a need for stimulus, as India is essentially a consumption economy, argues Cargill India chairman Siraj Chaudhry

Poor marriage season spending impacts consumption

Poor marriage season spending impacts consumption

Rediff.com   30 Nov 2016

'There is a need for stimulus, as India is essentially a consumption economy.'

Mistry's tenure saw LIC cut stake in Tata firms

Mistry's tenure saw LIC cut stake in Tata firms

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2016

Insurer likely to support Ratan Tata; reduction in stake might have been profit booking.

Lessons the Tatas could learn from the Munjals

Lessons the Tatas could learn from the Munjals

Rediff.com   3 Nov 2016

Industry watchers attribute a lot of the current successes of the $6 billion Hero Group to how B M Munjal planned and executed succession in HeroCorp, balancing the interests of other family-owned businesses.

Arguing violation of Articles of Association best legal bet for Mistry

Arguing violation of Articles of Association best legal bet for Mistry

Rediff.com   26 Oct 2016

Other legal options include approaching the NCLT alleging mismanagement and oppression of minority shareholder

Singhvi, Salve will advise Tatas on Mistry exit fallout

Singhvi, Salve will advise Tatas on Mistry exit fallout

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2016

Tata Group expects to do some tightrope walking on legal issues in the days ahead.

Fewer jobs, flat salary blues for techies in campus hiring

Fewer jobs, flat salary blues for techies in campus hiring

Rediff.com   19 Oct 2016

'Over the next two to three years, hiring will come down further.' 'You will see the industry intake of freshers go down to 150,000 from the current 200,000.'