Santosh Tiwari And Joe C Mathew

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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.

Taxing business behind the stage

Taxing business behind the stage

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2011

A senior finance ministry official said, on the condition of anonymity, that the top echelons of the government tried to convince the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) for a sympathetic consideration of the company's plea in the case pertaining to the income of the erstwhile Satyam Computer Services Ltd (SCSL) from abroad.

Little-known awards attract big names

Little-known awards attract big names

Rediff.com   19 Apr 2011

Skoch events are organised with pomp and show in the swanky hotels of Delhi and Mumbai every year.

Govt likely to modify M&A rules

Govt likely to modify M&A rules

Rediff.com   8 Apr 2011

The central government is likely to notify the merger and acquisition (M&A) rules meant to operationalise M&A provisions prescribed under the Competition Act, 2002 by mid-April.

No tax on Vodafone over Essar deal

No tax on Vodafone over Essar deal

Rediff.com   1 Apr 2011

Essar will have to pay capital gains tax, as the company will be gaining from the deal.

I-T Dept plans single window facility for taxpayer

I-T Dept plans single window facility for taxpayer

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2011

Queing before Income Tax Department officials will soon become a practice of the past. The department is making an elaborate plan to equip its offices throughout the country with Aaykar Seva Kendras (ASKs) which will work as a single-window facility for taxpayers for filing applications for services and redressal of grievances including paper returns.

EU clears water for Indian pharma firms

EU clears water for Indian pharma firms

Rediff.com   31 Mar 2011

European countries are trying to woo back the Indian customers they had lost following seizure of drug consignments by Customs authorities of several European Union members.

Think tanks to help govt track black money trail

Think tanks to help govt track black money trail

Rediff.com   24 Mar 2011

The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has signed up the country's three top economic think tanks to arrive at an official figure. This will help the government frame policies to tackle the problem.

'FDI in retail needs broader consensus'

'FDI in retail needs broader consensus'

Rediff.com   21 Mar 2011

Economic Affairs Secretary R Gopalan, who retains charge of financial services, has shown an ability to grasp ground realities in pushing critical reforms.

Real FDI fall not as sharp as magnified: Study

Real FDI fall not as sharp as magnified: Study

Rediff.com   17 Mar 2011

FDI is essentially long-term investments that come with added benefits such as better technology, management and marketing assistance, says the study.

Health Min may ban two drugs soon

Health Min may ban two drugs soon

Rediff.com   16 Mar 2011

The move comes after international studies revealed that Gatifloxacin posed 17 times higher risk of developing serious hyperglycemia than other antibiotics in elderly patients.

I-T to make staff's work less taxing

I-T to make staff's work less taxing

Rediff.com   14 Mar 2011

Plans to outsource record-keeping to private entities.

Merck aims to be in the top league

Merck aims to be in the top league

Rediff.com   11 Mar 2011

A lot of global products are yet to be launched in the country. In the last eight months, we have launched six products from our global product portfolio.

Black money amnesty has pros and cons

Black money amnesty has pros and cons

Rediff.com   2 Mar 2011

This scheme would help salaried people, especially those working in far-flung and remote areas with armed forces and para-military forces.

India-EU FTA: Healthcare norms discussed

India-EU FTA: Healthcare norms discussed

Rediff.com   21 Feb 2011

India may have to abide by a series of international standards and regulatory practices in the healthcare sector, if it agrees to some proposals that are part of the ongoing India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations.

Companies Bill may exclude a cap on subsidiaries

Companies Bill may exclude a cap on subsidiaries

Rediff.com   18 Feb 2011

If implemented, the measure would have choked the availability of funds for real estate firms and infrastructure companies, which typically have several layered subsidiaries.

Batlle over EPF rate to reach PM door

Batlle over EPF rate to reach PM door

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2011

Ussue will be raised at the meeting of the Central Board of Trustees of the Employees Provident Fund Organisation on Tuesday.

Devas unaware on S-band deal cancellation

Devas unaware on S-band deal cancellation

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2011

The president and CEO of Devas, Ramachandran Viswan-athan said, "It is puzzling to hear about such a decision, especially as we have not been intimated. We have not received any communication from any quarter, government, Space Commission or Isro."