Nitin Sethi And Dilasha Seth

Stories by Nitin Sethi And Dilasha Seth

Growing distrust fuels fears of a failed Paris meet

Growing distrust fuels fears of a failed Paris meet

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2015

Diplomatic row erupts after co-chairs hold talks minus developing nations; third draft of Paris climate change agreement emerges at Bonn

India's poverty higher than World Bank's estimates: Govt

India's poverty higher than World Bank's estimates: Govt

Rediff.com   21 Oct 2015

There is lack of scientific basis in computing the poverty line, says govt.

Forex scam traced to HDFC Bank accounts

Forex scam traced to HDFC Bank accounts

Rediff.com   15 Oct 2015

The amounts were transferred from HDFC Bank to BoB.

How FinMin plans to keep a check on tax avoidance by MNCs

How FinMin plans to keep a check on tax avoidance by MNCs

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2015

The government is studying suggestions on checking instances of double non-taxation and 'treaty shopping'

Black money: Action time now, warns Centre

Black money: Action time now, warns Centre

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2015

India has a double-taxation avoidance pact with Singapore and more than 85 countries.

Smart cities or smart pilots?

Smart cities or smart pilots?

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2015

To redevelop cities as 'smart', investment of at least $10 billion is required. For 100 cities, it works out to $1 trillion

India announces new climate change targets

India announces new climate change targets

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2015

Subject to finance & tech from rich countries through an ambitious, fair Paris deal

Black money: Only Rs 3,000 crore disclosures in govt's compliance window

Black money: Only Rs 3,000 crore disclosures in govt's compliance window

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2015

A stream of people, including those from Rajasthan and Karnataka, walked into the only designated office before the closure of the one-time compliance window.

India, US activate backroom talks on climate change

India, US activate backroom talks on climate change

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2015

India hopes to bridge gap with US to buffer against a Paris agreement that restricts country's developmental space.

How small banks will boost financial literacy

How small banks will boost financial literacy

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2015

Even today, many MFIs already distribute pension and micro insurance products to low-income households.

Infosys to build IT network for GST

Infosys to build IT network for GST

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2015

The company will operate the IT system for five years.

How Robert Vadra's firm reaped a fortune with DLF deal

How Robert Vadra's firm reaped a fortune with DLF deal

Rediff.com   10 Sep 2015

While giving approval to commercially develop land in Gurgaon, the Haryana government considered Robert Vadra's name and status as proof of his company's financial capacity.

Firms with annual turnover of Rs 25 lakh might not attract GST

Firms with annual turnover of Rs 25 lakh might not attract GST

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2015

The Centre and states are likely to settle for this threshold.

Govt may pare stakes in some banks to 33%

Govt may pare stakes in some banks to 33%

Rediff.com   27 Aug 2015

The government is considering a proposal to privatise some state-owned banks in phases.

NITI Aayog against free health care, bats for more private sector role

NITI Aayog against free health care, bats for more private sector role

Rediff.com   25 Aug 2015

The NITI Aayog's views are in contrast to the National Health Policy.

What will be India's stance for Paris climate change pact

What will be India's stance for Paris climate change pact

Rediff.com   21 Aug 2015

India is likely to announce its targets for the Paris deal by September-end.

'We are ready for GST rollout from April 1, 2016'

'We are ready for GST rollout from April 1, 2016'

Rediff.com   18 Aug 2015

The IMG meeting will be convened shortly.

India's new GDP calculation is correct: Panel

India's new GDP calculation is correct: Panel

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2015

The panel finds 'discrepancy' in the Annual Survey of Industries data.

Charged of sexual harassment, Pachauri back as TERI boss

Charged of sexual harassment, Pachauri back as TERI boss

Rediff.com   22 Jul 2015

Police probe still on; ex-parte stay against sexual harassment panel report and court permission to enter premises help NGO chief

Why G20 meeting holds key to India's climate finances

Why G20 meeting holds key to India's climate finances

Rediff.com   21 Jul 2015

For India, the talks will work as another opportunity to sharpen its positions ahead of the formal UN negotiations.