Shrimi Choudhary &Amp; Rajesh Bhayani

Stories by Shrimi Choudhary &Amp; Rajesh Bhayani

2 reasons why India's umbrella makers are happy

2 reasons why India's umbrella makers are happy

Rediff.com   12 Jun 2019

First, the industry is hoping for brisk business, as, according to projections there will be normal monsoon. Secondly, it is relieved at the fall in import of cheap umbrellas from China which had dented the domestic market for several years.

Why onions are likely to get costlier

Why onions are likely to get costlier

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2019

The fear of price rise gained momentum after reports surfaced that the NAFED procured 50,000 tonnes of onion this season.

Net closing in on PNB, IL&FS, ICICI-Videocon, AugustaWestland

Net closing in on PNB, IL&FS, ICICI-Videocon, AugustaWestland

Rediff.com   7 Jun 2019

'The web of transactions is so complex that it requires expertise to understand the strategies involved in each fraud.'

How NITI Aayog plans to tackle farm distress

How NITI Aayog plans to tackle farm distress

Rediff.com   27 May 2019

NITI Aayog has been working on an action plan to relieve rural distress and energise the agricultural sector

Sebi finally notifies rules for MFs to enter commodity space

Sebi finally notifies rules for MFs to enter commodity space

Rediff.com   22 May 2019

Fund houses have been barred from being net sellers or holding net short positions at the scheme level in commodities.

In a first, Maharashtra proposes single-window registration of land titles

In a first, Maharashtra proposes single-window registration of land titles

Rediff.com   21 May 2019

State's move is seen as a pilot for a national rollout of online land title records. Maharashtra plans to start the system in Mumbai.

Chanda Kochhar contests bonus clawback, ESOP termination

Chanda Kochhar contests bonus clawback, ESOP termination

Rediff.com   20 May 2019

Until June 2018, the ICICI Bank board had given a clean chit to Kochhar with full backing and had said there was no question of favouritism, nepotism or conflict of interest on her part in granting loans to Videocon Industries or any other company. However, the stance changed soon after the regulatory and probe agencies initiated enquiry in the matter.

New Sebi rule make accountants more accountable

New Sebi rule make accountants more accountable

Rediff.com   20 May 2019

Sebi's move will help curb the illicit practice of keeping the parent company's account clean while maintaining debt in its subsidiaries.

Noose tightens around ponzi scheme operators

Noose tightens around ponzi scheme operators

Rediff.com   9 May 2019

The move is aimed at protecting investors from parking their money in dubious schemes.

Will India shift its financial year?

Will India shift its financial year?

Rediff.com   29 Apr 2019

If the BJP comes to power, sources say it may change the financial year (April-March) to the calendar year (January-December).

ED summons Chanda Kochhar on May 3

ED summons Chanda Kochhar on May 3

Rediff.com   23 Apr 2019

ED orders Chanda Kochhar to appear with asset lists also provide income-tax returns in her individual capacity and of companies if she was a director or held any position.

I-T action against 20.4 million non-filers

I-T action against 20.4 million non-filers

Rediff.com   19 Apr 2019

An assessing officer can initiate proceedings for prosecution from three months to two years, along with a fine.

Are we heading for a global economic crisis?

Are we heading for a global economic crisis?

Rediff.com   18 Apr 2019

What do the fluctuating gold-silver price ratio portend?

Now eggs and potatoes on BSE, NSE's trading menus

Now eggs and potatoes on BSE, NSE's trading menus

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2019

While NSE is exploring 8-10 new agri-commodities, BSE is eyeing as many as 15, most of which aren't traded on any other online derivative exchange in India.

In about 7 years, digital gold accounts cross 80 million

In about 7 years, digital gold accounts cross 80 million

Rediff.com   11 Apr 2019

Digital gold is gold purchased online from various platforms including Paytm or Google Pay and stored in your online account.

I-T dept has huge land bank, yet spends Rs 1,000 cr on rent

I-T dept has huge land bank, yet spends Rs 1,000 cr on rent

Rediff.com   9 Apr 2019

The tax department was given the land at Mumbai's posh location, measuring 2,786 square metre, with a minimum capacity of 100,000 sq ft, in 1992. Instead of constructing an office building, the department recently took a few floors on rent at the nearby Air India building.

Gold cheaper by Rs 2,000 over past 5 weeks

Gold cheaper by Rs 2,000 over past 5 weeks

Rediff.com   1 Apr 2019

A strengthening rupee following a sharp surge in the inflow of foreign money from investors and "illegal imports" were among some of the reasons for the fall.

CBDT alarmed as direct tax collection is way behind target

CBDT alarmed as direct tax collection is way behind target

Rediff.com   28 Mar 2019

CBDT asks for urgent action, especially with respect to recovery of arrears and current demand, to achieve the collection target.

As FY ends, taxman stares at shortfall in direct tax collection

As FY ends, taxman stares at shortfall in direct tax collection

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2019

The total direct tax collection stands at a little over Rs 9 trillion, giving the taxman just few days to reach the 2018-19 revised target of Rs 12 trillion., reports Shrimi Choudhary.

Soon taxman will have full insight into your finances

Soon taxman will have full insight into your finances

Rediff.com   26 Mar 2019

The income-tax department has created various functionalities under its Project Insight, which will provide the 360-degree profile of taxpayers, including new and non-filers to gauge their accountability and tax liability. The tax department had on March 15 put out instructions for tax officials for accessing the insight.