Shine Jacob And Vrishti Beniwal

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Another batch of 30,000 tax notices on its way

Another batch of 30,000 tax notices on its way

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2013

The official added though this would be the last batch of letters this year, more PAN card holders would receive such notices from the income tax department next year.

I-T returns may require disclosure of all assets

I-T returns may require disclosure of all assets

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2013

That bliss is set to end soon, with the finance ministry planning to make it mandatory for individuals and Hindu undivided families to report assets and liabilities in income-tax return forms.

Iran crisis may hit expansion of Indian refiners

Iran crisis may hit expansion of Indian refiners

Rediff.com   4 Mar 2013

According to an official source, the Rs 8,000-crore (Rs 80-billion) capacity expansion plan by Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd may get hit as European companies are reluctant to give technology licensing for the upcoming six-million tonne units.

Capping diesel, LPG doles could cut govt burden 40%

Capping diesel, LPG doles could cut govt burden 40%

Rediff.com   22 Feb 2013

Underrecovery from sensitive petroleum products seen at Rs 1,55,000 cr in current fiscal.

Tax sops to insurance may be in the offing

Tax sops to insurance may be in the offing

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2013

Separate investment limits have been proposed for life and health insurance premium.

Dealers seek govt nod for multi-brand fuel outlets

Dealers seek govt nod for multi-brand fuel outlets

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2013

Under the current agreement, a dealer of a state-owned firm is allowed to sell only that OMC's products

Dealers seek govt nod for multi-brand fuel outlets

Dealers seek govt nod for multi-brand fuel outlets

Rediff.com   20 Feb 2013

Under the current agreement, a dealer of a state-owned firm is allowed to sell only that OMC's products.

Govt likely to harmonise excise, service tax laws

Govt likely to harmonise excise, service tax laws

Rediff.com   14 Feb 2013

Move seen as prelude to GST rollout; rules for Cenvat credit also likely to be simplified.

More sectors likely to attract tax collected at source

More sectors likely to attract tax collected at source

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2013

As part of Budget 2013-14 proposals, it is considering widening the scope of source-based taxation to more areas to improve reporting mechanism for transactions.

Govt likely to give GST outline in Budget

Govt likely to give GST outline in Budget

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2013

FM to meet states on Feb 14, approve key decisions.

I-T surcharge likely on income ABOVE Rs 1 crore

I-T surcharge likely on income ABOVE Rs 1 crore

Rediff.com   8 Feb 2013

Also being considered is Rs 50 lakh-1 cr taxable income bracket.

Commodity transaction tax on govt's agenda

Commodity transaction tax on govt's agenda

Rediff.com   7 Feb 2013

Despite lobbying by bourses, FinMin mulls tax to monitor the market.

Hiranandani Group eyes Bangladesh's 1st LNG terminal

Hiranandani Group eyes Bangladesh's 1st LNG terminal

Rediff.com   5 Feb 2013

Bangladesh government has shortlisted bidders for a 5-mt LNG terminal at Moheshkhali island in the Bay of Bengal.

Profit-linked benefits to infra sector may get the axe

Profit-linked benefits to infra sector may get the axe

Rediff.com   4 Feb 2013

To encourage investment, govt may instead offer investment-linked incentives.

Centre relents; GST not to have a uniform rate

Centre relents; GST not to have a uniform rate

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2013

Floor rate with a narrow band to be fixed.

Decks cleared for FY15 GST rollout

Decks cleared for FY15 GST rollout

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2013

Centre, states clear first hurdle, agree on compensation formula for losses on account of reduction in Central Sales Tax rate.

Tax residency: Min to make it easy for foreigners

Tax residency: Min to make it easy for foreigners

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2013

The form will be redesigned in such a way that investors could fill up most of the details themselves

After ONGC, Coal India set to frack in India

After ONGC, Coal India set to frack in India

Rediff.com   17 Jan 2013

The Kolkata-based coal miner has tied up with the US-based Advance Resource International Inc for exploration and identification of the potential shale deposits within the company's coal blocks.

Import duty on gold may be raised to 6%

Import duty on gold may be raised to 6%

Rediff.com   16 Jan 2013

The finance ministry is considering raising import duty on gold by two percentage points to six per cent, as the surge in demand for the yellow metal threatens to further widen India's current account deficit.

It's business as usual at Attari-Wagah border

It's business as usual at Attari-Wagah border

Rediff.com   11 Jan 2013

During the 'lowering of flags' before sunset, the stern expression on the faces of the Border Security Force jawans might lead a first-time visitor to think it's because of the tension at the line of control two days earlier.