Karan Choudhury And Indivjal Dhasmana

Stories by Karan Choudhury And Indivjal Dhasmana

'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.

Paytm is the new Indian unicorn on the block

Paytm is the new Indian unicorn on the block

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2017

Paytm e-commerce plans to add close to a billion products from across the globe to its platform before the festive season this year.

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.

Alibaba takes first step into India's marketplace, launches Paytm Mall

Alibaba takes first step into India's marketplace, launches Paytm Mall

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2017

To take on Amazon, Paytm e-commerce plans to add close to a billion products from all across the globe to its shopping cart.

'Hardest decision we have taken': Kunal Bahl on Snapdeal layoffs

'Hardest decision we have taken': Kunal Bahl on Snapdeal layoffs

Rediff.com   23 Feb 2017

According to sources, employees from marketing, ad-tech, category, digital marketing, engineering team, catalogues, have all been asked to leave.

Congress-SP are allies in UP, but not in Amethi

Congress-SP are allies in UP, but not in Amethi

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2017

Despite both parties joining hands to fight the elections, they have fielded different candidates for the polls in this region.

Ecommerce rivals put up joint fight over GST clause

Ecommerce rivals put up joint fight over GST clause

Rediff.com   10 Feb 2017

Tax collection at source would lock in Rs 400 crore of seller money, say Flipkart, Amazon, Snapdeal.

Jack Ma had struck Alibaba-Paytm deal last January

Jack Ma had struck Alibaba-Paytm deal last January

Rediff.com   4 Feb 2017

Joint venture to take on Amazon will be announced next week.

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.

Hire American, lobby Indian

Hire American, lobby Indian

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2017

India's software industry mounts two-pronged campaign to tackle Trump administration. Ayan Pramanik & Karan Choudhury report.

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.

Why an Indian CEO finds Trump 'inspiring'

Why an Indian CEO finds Trump 'inspiring'

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2017

Devita Saraf, the founder of Vu Televisions, tells Karan Choudhury why she issued a front page newspaper ad praising Donald Trump last week.

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.

The problem with using e-wallets to buy train tickets

The problem with using e-wallets to buy train tickets

Rediff.com   27 Jan 2017

Shine Jacob & Karan Choudhury highlight the red flags raised by the Controller General of Accounts.

FinMin yet to take a call on 'tax on cash'

FinMin yet to take a call on 'tax on cash'

Rediff.com   26 Jan 2017

A committee on digitalisation headed by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu had in an interim report recommended taxing cash transactions of at least Rs 50,000 to promote digital payments.

Airtel Payments Bank powered by 250 million customers

Airtel Payments Bank powered by 250 million customers

Rediff.com   25 Jan 2017

CEO Shashi Arora discusses his roadmap for Airtel Payments Bank with Karan Choudhury.