Shrimi Choudhary And Sachin Mampatta

Stories by Shrimi Choudhary And Sachin Mampatta

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.

Largest democracy lags the world in voter turnout

Largest democracy lags the world in voter turnout

Rediff.com   27 Mar 2019

India had a record voter turnout of 66.4 per cent in 2014. This is still lower than the global median of 68.03 per cent.

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.

Court allows banks to liquidate Vijay Mallya's equity holdings

Court allows banks to liquidate Vijay Mallya's equity holdings

Rediff.com   20 Mar 2019

SBI-led consortium expects to make over Rs 13,000 crore from sale of assets

Deepak Kochhar's assets may come under I-T lens

Deepak Kochhar's assets may come under I-T lens

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2019

In April last year, tax authorities had questioned Deepak Kochhar over a Rs 405-crore investment by Accion Diversified Strategies Fund through its Mauritius subsidiary, DH Renewables Holding

Sebi toughens norms for managing liquid MFs

Sebi toughens norms for managing liquid MFs

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2019

To make sure liquid schemes reflect the underlying portfolio risks, Sebi has said all debt papers with maturity of 30 days or more to be marked to market. Earlier, fund houses didn't have to do so for securities that had less than 60-day maturity.

Taxmen urged to boost collection 'without fear or favour'

Taxmen urged to boost collection 'without fear or favour'

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2019

The apex body also wants to bring in systemic reforms, especially to redress grievances of the small taxpayers such as - increased automation of the processes, e-filing, centralised processing of the tax returns and other bulk operations.

A two-year saga nearing closure at Infosys

A two-year saga nearing closure at Infosys

Rediff.com   19 Feb 2019

The matter pertains to the Rs 173.8 million severance offer given to former CFO Rajiv Bansal in October 2015 when he was allegedly forced to step down due to differences with then chief executive Vishal Sikka over the acquisition of Israeli technology firm Panaya for $200 million.

Experts doubt the feasibility of govt's new tax scrutiny plan

Experts doubt the feasibility of govt's new tax scrutiny plan

Rediff.com   11 Feb 2019

E-proceeding of tax scrutiny has certain technical and practical issues which need to be addressed before making the system fully electronically driven.

ED seizures to stay valid for one year

ED seizures to stay valid for one year

Rediff.com   6 Feb 2019

Currently, the enforcement officers are making seizures of assets directly and indirectly connected to offenders, including jewelers Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi in the Punjab National Bank fraud and Vijay Mallya in the Rs 9,000-crore IDBI loan case.

New deal with Subhash Chandra gives lenders more control over Zee

New deal with Subhash Chandra gives lenders more control over Zee

Rediff.com   5 Feb 2019

Zee and its lenders had decided to enter into an agreement to not offload the pledged shares amid a sharp slide in the prices of the underlying securities during end-Janury. The terms give the lenders a greater say, upside benefit from the proposed strategic sale, more cover and personal guarantee.

What EC is doing to curb illegal cash flow in LS polls

What EC is doing to curb illegal cash flow in LS polls

Rediff.com   5 Feb 2019

The EC has asked all departments to deploy round-the-clock flying squads, quick-response teams, and high-tech machinery to check money inflow. They are also to examine vehicles passing though check-posts, reports Shrimi Choudhary.

Modi sarkar's unique plan to cut fiscal deficit

Modi sarkar's unique plan to cut fiscal deficit

Rediff.com   24 Jan 2019

Government is framing a rule that will make it compulsory for regulators like Sebi, Irdai and PFRDA to deposit a significant portion of their reserves into the Consolidated Fund of India.

Srikrishna panel seeks replies from Chanda Kochhar

Srikrishna panel seeks replies from Chanda Kochhar

Rediff.com   31 Dec 2018

The panel is believed to have examined each financial transaction between the Kochhar family and Videocon group, and the suspected trail of properties and assets that the family acquired since Chanda Kochar became ICICI Bank's MD.

Black Money Act: I-T initiates action in 13 new cases

Black Money Act: I-T initiates action in 13 new cases

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2018

Undisclosed foreign assets and funds worth Rs 350 crore detected; these are separate entities from those featured in Panama Leaks and Paradise Papers

Why Axis Bank is under I-T scanner

Why Axis Bank is under I-T scanner

Rediff.com   10 Dec 2018

Tax sleuths have detected over Rs 52 crore of unexplained cash in jewellers' bank accounts

Investors warned against dealing with foreign trading portals

Investors warned against dealing with foreign trading portals

Rediff.com   31 Oct 2018

The inherent complexity of the products offered by such firms, web portals, and platforms may not suit the risk profile of investors and their excessive leverage can result in significant losses to investors

FinMin-RBI differences come to the fore again

FinMin-RBI differences come to the fore again

Rediff.com   31 Oct 2018

The Financial Stability and Development Council meeting on Tuesday started with an air of tension in the room. An official present described the participants' body language as "tetchy". However, once presentations and discussions begun, the mood considerably eased.

Sebi plans forensic audit for some listed companies

Sebi plans forensic audit for some listed companies

Rediff.com   25 Oct 2018

Sebi's surveillance department has red-flagged unusual trading patterns in some stocks. Shares of some companies were seen going up ahead of a sharp sell-off.