Shrimi Choudhary &Amp; Indivjal Dhasmana

Stories by Shrimi Choudhary &Amp; Indivjal Dhasmana

Dhoot admits 'not genuine' financial deals with Kochhars, says ED

Dhoot admits 'not genuine' financial deals with Kochhars, says ED

Rediff.com   8 Dec 2020

In his statement to the Enforcement Directorate, Dhoot conceded that Rs 64 crore had been transferred to Deepak Kochhar's NuPower Renewables through a web of entities to allegedly acquire wind farm properties.

Can India sustain Rs 1-trillion monthly GST collection?

Can India sustain Rs 1-trillion monthly GST collection?

Rediff.com   4 Dec 2020

Experts warn of over-interpreting the numbers and said their sustainability needed to be watched beyond November, says Indivjal Dhasmana.

4 states worst affected by rising inflation

4 states worst affected by rising inflation

Rediff.com   2 Dec 2020

At over 6 per cent, most states in October had inflation rates above the Reserve Bank of India's target band of 2-6 per cent.

ED challenges clean chit to Kochhars and Dhoot

ED challenges clean chit to Kochhars and Dhoot

Rediff.com   1 Dec 2020

The ED is of the opinion that the authority stepped into the shoes of the trial court and commented on the preliminary investigation done by the CBI in the impugned order.

Special forum likely for foreign investors to ease contract woes

Special forum likely for foreign investors to ease contract woes

Rediff.com   25 Nov 2020

The plan is to establish a consultative panel and appoint mediators to address various domestic issues, both at the central government and state levels.

Stimulus 4.0 might come before Diwali, focus on jobs and stressed sectors

Stimulus 4.0 might come before Diwali, focus on jobs and stressed sectors

Rediff.com   12 Nov 2020

Unlike the first two stimulus packages, this time the focus would be on boosting demand.

'Economy is touching pre-Covid levels'

'Economy is touching pre-Covid levels'

Rediff.com   11 Nov 2020

'It is entering growth territory on a month-on-month basis.'

EPFO may now get to invest in cash-starved infra sector

EPFO may now get to invest in cash-starved infra sector

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2020

At present, the EPFO is mandated to invest 20-45 per cent of its incremental funds - of around Rs 1.5 trillion - in debt-related instruments.

No cess on Covid-19 vaccination; but rich may be charged

No cess on Covid-19 vaccination; but rich may be charged

Rediff.com   5 Nov 2020

There was speculation that a one-time special Covid-19 cess would be imposed and that it would raise an estimated Rs 18,000 crore.

Attorney General not in favour of appealing against Voda arbitration award

Attorney General not in favour of appealing against Voda arbitration award

Rediff.com   22 Oct 2020

AG is of the view that there is no point in dragging the matter further when it has already been "struck down" by one international forum, and also by the top Indian court.

Modi to meet 15 global funds as India seeks investment to lift economy

Modi to meet 15 global funds as India seeks investment to lift economy

Rediff.com   22 Oct 2020

The main purpose of the meeting is to assess their views on reforms that are required to attract long-term capital into the country.

CBI busts call centre fraud run by US citizen

CBI busts call centre fraud run by US citizen

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2020

The fraud was operated from call centres in India to defraud hundreds of elderly and vulnerable people in the US, CBI officials said.

Covid-19 crisis: Signs of economic recovery fragile, say experts

Covid-19 crisis: Signs of economic recovery fragile, say experts

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2020

'The real lifting of the economy will happen only if this momentum sustains in the coming months.'

'We will have to time what we want to do'

'We will have to time what we want to do'

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2020

'Willing to spend is different from when to spend and how much to spend'

'Economy is constantly on PM's mind'

'Economy is constantly on PM's mind'

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2020

'I would like to convey the message to your readers that the prime minister himself is directly seized of the situation on the ground. He periodically reviews the situation on the ground and how it is moving forward, taking inputs from economists, business leaders, chambers of commerce.'

'On further stimulus, I've kept my options open'

'On further stimulus, I've kept my options open'

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2020

'Prime Minister Modi stated several times that we shall not let this challenge go away without converting it into an opportunity to undertake systemic reforms.' 'And hasn't that been reiterated in action?'

Vodafone Plc's arbitration win: Should India challenge the decision?

Vodafone Plc's arbitration win: Should India challenge the decision?

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2020

The arbitration of any court is legally binding and the government) can approach the Singapore high court.

Govt pins hope on festive months for growth push

Govt pins hope on festive months for growth push

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2020

The department of economic affairs, in its Monthly Economic Review for September, said critical reforms undertaken by the government will put India to a strong and sustainable growth path in the long run.

All you MUST know about the new tax rules

All you MUST know about the new tax rules

Rediff.com   2 Oct 2020

From road transport to health insurance, tax rules have changed from October 1.

Covid-19 crisis: Now, FinMin is not so sure about a V-shaped recovery

Covid-19 crisis: Now, FinMin is not so sure about a V-shaped recovery

Rediff.com   1 Oct 2020

Spending continues to be less as people who are getting direct benefits from the government are choosing to save in the current situation.