Santosh Tiwari &Amp; Shivani Shinde

Stories by Santosh Tiwari &Amp; Shivani Shinde

New internet domain names prompt govt meet

New internet domain names prompt govt meet

Rediff.com   5 Jul 2011

The Internet Corporation of Assigned Names and Numbers' (ICANN) decision to expand gTLD (generic top-level domain) names on the internet to include almost any name (even .anything), is foxing both users and registers. It has also raised fears of online trademark violations and cybersquatting.

EPFO to appoint separate custodian of securities

EPFO to appoint separate custodian of securities

Rediff.com   20 Jun 2011

"It is felt there should be an arm's-length distance between the fund manager and the custodian of securities. There should be separation between fund manager, banker and the custodian," a senior labour ministry official said.

 Taxman pins hope on TDS to meet target

Taxman pins hope on TDS to meet target

Rediff.com   20 Jun 2011

A senior CBDT official said the idea was to use TDS as a major driver to meet the stiff direct tax collection target of Rs 5.33 lakh crore in the current financial year.

India pushes for global customs network

India pushes for global customs network

Rediff.com   14 Jun 2011

India is pushing for speedy implementation of a globally networked customs (GNC) platform, which envisages an interconnected customs-to-customs information sharing system.

Management churn at Wipro yet to subside

Management churn at Wipro yet to subside

Rediff.com   13 Jun 2011

Ashutosh Vaidya, head, Wipro BPO Solutions, and Deepak Jain, head, Technology Infrastructure Services, have put in their papers, said the sources. The reasons for the resignations could not be confirmed.

GST faces delay due to graft debate

GST faces delay due to graft debate

Rediff.com   10 Jun 2011

Implementation of GST demands full support from all states.

IT-BPO sector to see big-ticket M&A deals

IT-BPO sector to see big-ticket M&A deals

Rediff.com   2 Jun 2011

At present, at least, five over $500-million deals are being discussed for potential acquisition.

Tax recovery: CBDT plans to use third parties

Tax recovery: CBDT plans to use third parties

Rediff.com   25 May 2011

Agencies to help get data on assets of taxpayers.

Cross Border Bank Guarantees, LCs under scanner

Cross Border Bank Guarantees, LCs under scanner

Rediff.com   18 May 2011

As part of the stepped-up efforts to track transfer of funds parked overseas in India, the investigating agencies have brought Cross Border Bank Guarantees (CBBGs) and Standby Letters of Credits (SLOCs) under the scanner.

FinMin stands by 9.5% growth forecast

FinMin stands by 9.5% growth forecast

Rediff.com   16 May 2011

Economy grew by 8.6 per cent in 2010-11.

Mastek says turnaround under way

Mastek says turnaround under way

Rediff.com   16 May 2011

During the quarter ended March 31, it added seven clients, the highest since the third quarter of 2007-08.

Sebi chairman against brokers on NSE board

Sebi chairman against brokers on NSE board

Rediff.com   16 May 2011

Regulator proposes mutual fund model for infrastructure debt funds.

Former Patni CEO to get year's salary, stocks

Former Patni CEO to get year's salary, stocks

Rediff.com   13 May 2011

iGate Patni is all set to compete with the likes of IBM, Accenture, Infosys and Congnizant.

Govt gets cracking on foreign bank accounts

Govt gets cracking on foreign bank accounts

Rediff.com   9 May 2011

In an extensive exercise to track overseas bank accounts of Indians and round-tripping of funds, top investigating agencies in the country are gathering actionable intelligence on chartered accountants, brokers, legal firms and professionals involved in these areas.

Extra capacity: Jairam's opposition has no takers

Extra capacity: Jairam's opposition has no takers

Rediff.com   5 May 2011

The reservations of Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh on the projected additional electricity generation capacity of 100,000 Mw during the 12th Five-Year Plan (2012-17) period has failed to cut much ice with the Planning Commission.

I-T dept begins work on real-time network

I-T dept begins work on real-time network

Rediff.com   2 May 2011

The Income Tax (I-T) Department has embarked on a plan to create a national data centre to facilitate a management information systems-based, real-time analysis of data for quick and effective decision making.

IDBI to push RBI on white-label ATMs

IDBI to push RBI on white-label ATMs

Rediff.com   28 Apr 2011

Plans joint venture with private ATM service providers.

Move to make Aadhar basis for all KYC needs

Move to make Aadhar basis for all KYC needs

Rediff.com   27 Apr 2011

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to soon notify that the information about an individual captured in 'Aaadhar', issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), would be sufficient to fulfill the KYC (know your customer) norms for all financial products.

Taxmen to focus on TDS payments

Taxmen to focus on TDS payments

Rediff.com   25 Apr 2011

A senior Central Board of Direct Taxes official told Business Standard the Income Tax department had decided to intensify its vigil on the non-payment of TDS on interest earnings and non-disclosure of such income in the tax return.

'TCS can double m-cap to $100 bn in 4 years'

'TCS can double m-cap to $100 bn in 4 years'

Rediff.com   21 Apr 2011

Large-cap plus in low-cost delivery, investment in new services adds to sectoral push