Nivedita Mookerji &Amp; Dilasha Seth

Stories by Nivedita Mookerji &Amp; Dilasha Seth

Free banking services offered to customers not under GST ambit

Free banking services offered to customers not under GST ambit

Rediff.com   4 Jun 2018

The ambiguity arose after notices were sent to lenders for non-payment of service tax under the pre-GST regime

HUL, Nestle not sure how to pay profiteering sums

HUL, Nestle not sure how to pay profiteering sums

Rediff.com   1 Jun 2018

Experts point out that National Anti-profiteering Authority does not have the power to advise companies on depositing amounts voluntarily.

The CEO behind the Voda-Idea merger

The CEO behind the Voda-Idea merger

Rediff.com   28 May 2018

To outgoing Vodafone CEO Vittorio Colao, negotiating big deals was an art form, as an international report pointed out after the $130-billion sale of Vodafone's 45 per cent stake in Verizon Wireless, says Nivedita Mookerji.

Why India needs to be cautious about GST

Why India needs to be cautious about GST

Rediff.com   17 May 2018

India studied the Malaysian model, which was scrapped on Wednesday, before implementing the GST and borrowed the anti-profiteering clause to ensure GST benefits are passed on to the end-consumer by the industry

Will Jio conquer the sky also?

Will Jio conquer the sky also?

Rediff.com   11 May 2018

The decision of the Telecom Commission to approve in-flight connectivity won't just bring cheer to the chat-friendly passengers, but even more to the telecom industry facing severe financial stress, says Nivedita Mookerji.

Tax notice on free banking services may be withdrawn

Tax notice on free banking services may be withdrawn

Rediff.com   10 May 2018

Every bank offers a different slab of minimum balance to customers, based on which 'free services' are provided

Who will grab the hot seat post Walmart, Flipkart merger?

Who will grab the hot seat post Walmart, Flipkart merger?

Rediff.com   7 May 2018

If Sachin Bansal sells his stake at a little over 5 per cent and steps down from Flipkart, as reports have suggested recently, either Binny Bansal or Kalyan Krishnamurthy, CEO of Flipkart, could be an option for the leadership position.

Is Modi planning another round of demonetisation?

Is Modi planning another round of demonetisation?

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2018

What's the real reason behind ATMs running dry even in states that are not election-bound, wonders Nivedita Mookerji.

Modi's 2017 travel bill: Rs 765 million

Modi's 2017 travel bill: Rs 765 million

Rediff.com   4 Apr 2018

Modi spent 32 days out of the country in 2017.

India keen on global framework to tax digital companies

India keen on global framework to tax digital companies

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2018

Currently, companies are taxed in the jurisdictions in which they have a physical presence. However, digital businesses generate revenues from markets without a significant physical presence in a country.

'Like any great leader, Modi demands performance'

'Like any great leader, Modi demands performance'

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2018

'We are making a transition from governance to campaign mode.' 'The speed of execution is picking up,' says Union Minister Jayant Sinha.

PMO steps in to speed up GST refunds for exporters

PMO steps in to speed up GST refunds for exporters

Rediff.com   9 Mar 2018

The GST Council on Saturday is expected to extend the date for IGST exemption and cess on imports

Will alcohol now come under GST?

Will alcohol now come under GST?

Rediff.com   8 Mar 2018

Additional solicitor-general says extra-neutral alcohol liable to new tax

Why Nirav Modi reminds me of Nick Leeson

Why Nirav Modi reminds me of Nick Leeson

Rediff.com   1 Mar 2018

Decades apart, but the drama linked to the two appears similar, says Nivedita Mookerji.

Nilekani's idea maybe tweaked to make GST input credit smoother

Nilekani's idea maybe tweaked to make GST input credit smoother

Rediff.com   23 Feb 2018

The GoM will meet on Saturday to finalise single-stage, simplified, return filing under the GST; report will be placed before GST Council on March 10.

PNB fraud: 'Probability of bank scams is much higher in PSBs'

PNB fraud: 'Probability of bank scams is much higher in PSBs'

Rediff.com   19 Feb 2018

The RBI expects the assessment to show if the systemic failure was only in PNB or in the overall banking universe

Budget: Why customs duty was hiked on mobile phones

Budget: Why customs duty was hiked on mobile phones

Rediff.com   9 Feb 2018

Even as the government's move to hike import duties on 45 items is seen as a sign of protectionism, the prime minister was himself involved in the process.

How India plans to tax digital entities like Facebook, Netflix

How India plans to tax digital entities like Facebook, Netflix

Rediff.com   5 Feb 2018

The existing double taxation avoidance agreements will not be covered by the proposed change, implying that in order to tax Facebook, Google and the like, India will require to renegotiate tax treaties.

Invested in Bitcoin etc? Get ready for the taxman

Invested in Bitcoin etc? Get ready for the taxman

Rediff.com   20 Jan 2018

Income tax department sends out notices to cryptocurrency investors on suspicion of tax evasion.

Even for Generation Y, newspaper reading remains a habit

Even for Generation Y, newspaper reading remains a habit

Rediff.com   19 Jan 2018

Newspaper readership was 50 per cent in the 16-19 year age group, the highest in any age segment, followed by 42 per cent each in the 12-15 years and 20-29 year age group.