Nitin Sethi And Dilasha Seth

Stories by Nitin Sethi And Dilasha Seth

'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.

It's fiscal! Centre-state ties to undergo drastic change

It's fiscal! Centre-state ties to undergo drastic change

Rediff.com   13 Apr 2017

There will be a dramatic alteration in the role the Centre and the states will play to shape India's fiscal and economic destiny, report Nitin Sethi and Ishan Bakshi.

IDS-II nets only Rs 4,600 crore

IDS-II nets only Rs 4,600 crore

Rediff.com   6 Apr 2017

This amount is just about 10% of the previous IDS

No govt deadline to implement long pending forest policy

No govt deadline to implement long pending forest policy

Rediff.com   3 Apr 2017

The fact that the government has no specific deadline to impose this policy was revealed through a response to an RTI application in February 2017.

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

RBI may get bigger role to clean up NPA mess

RBI may get bigger role to clean up NPA mess

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2017

Central bank likely to keep tabs on large wilful defaulters; policy likely by month-end.

Why it's better to introduce GST from September, not July

Why it's better to introduce GST from September, not July

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2017

States should have enough time. We still do not know the rules. There are a lot of operational difficulties, says Jammu and Kashmir Finance Minister Haseeb Drabu.

Govt leniency to help projects without green clearance

Govt leniency to help projects without green clearance

Rediff.com   24 Mar 2017

Projects to pay for clean up if environmental damage is found

How FMCG companies are getting ready for GST roll-out

How FMCG companies are getting ready for GST roll-out

Rediff.com   22 Mar 2017

They are evaluating realignment of warehouses and supply chains, besides exploring locations to set up hubs and shutting down some distribution centres

'For any technology in force today there are security risks'

'For any technology in force today there are security risks'

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2017

After acquiring Grama Vidiyal Microfinance last year, IDFC Bank is looking for opportunities to strengthen its retail capabilities, says Rajiv Lall, its chief,

Direct tax mop-up till February high but below target

Direct tax mop-up till February high but below target

Rediff.com   10 Mar 2017

March requires 20% jump to meet year's goal; CBDT chief tells staff to sweat it out to meet target

GST looming, how will CBEC restructure itself?

GST looming, how will CBEC restructure itself?

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2017

As Centre cedes power to states in indirect tax, it wants to all ystaffers' worry of little work.

Vodafone's merger with Idea faces tax dispute hurdle

Vodafone's merger with Idea faces tax dispute hurdle

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2017

While it was technically not possible to block the deal, the tax department could resort to arm-twisting.

Pilot study in 3 UTs shows why cash in lieu of PDS won't work

Pilot study in 3 UTs shows why cash in lieu of PDS won't work

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2017

The research found that 50% of the people were receiving either nothing or less cash than they were entitled in lieu of the subsidised grains that were stopped under the pilots starting from September 2015 till May 2016.

Why foreign portfolio investors are a worried lot today

Why foreign portfolio investors are a worried lot today

Rediff.com   31 Jan 2017

One of the key concerns of foreign investors is how the general anti-avoidance rule would apply in case an investor is availing benefits under double taxation avoidance agreement.

New norms seek to plug tax evasion by shell firms

New norms seek to plug tax evasion by shell firms

Rediff.com   25 Jan 2017

Fresh PoEM guidelines will affect pharma, energy, automobiles, manufacturing and software companies.

Govt wisens up, plugs holes in 2nd black money scheme

Govt wisens up, plugs holes in 2nd black money scheme

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2017

The PMGKY will not allow declarants to use claims made for refunds for advance taxes paid, tax deducted at source and tax collected under the scheme.

Changes in tribal rights and green rules 'save' 130 mines

Changes in tribal rights and green rules 'save' 130 mines

Rediff.com   18 Jan 2017

The changes were made to several regulations in a coordinated manner by the environment ministry, the tribal affairs ministry and the mines ministry over a year.

Exports hit a 21-month high in December

Exports hit a 21-month high in December

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2017

Import growth moderated to a four-month low, owing to sharp decline in that of gold.

What the PM said on 31/12: A fact check

What the PM said on 31/12: A fact check

Rediff.com   2 Jan 2017

PM extended some old schemes and finally said yes to one that was legally mandated for past 2 years.