The real benefits can be seen when prices stabilise, preferably at levels acceptable to both consumers and producers.
Since 2000, China has had the world's largest outflow of HNIs.
In other welfare schemes, such as those for cooking gas, pension and scholarships, which are linked to DBT, cash is transferred directly into the bank accounts of beneficiaries.
'Jaitley should get the GST and multi- brand retail bills passed to achieve 9%+ growth.'
Unbanked customers can expect easier access to banking.
VW kept set aside 6.5 billion euros just to cover the potential costs of recalling and fixing the affected cars.
The nature of the entity you choose for your business, how you structure its legal form, how conducive you make it to receive funding, compliance with statutes from the outset, are all vital parameters that a good lawyer can lend you his experience with.
Have you ever thought of options that are safer like the savings bank account, and additionally provide higher returns?
Officials said the government had no option but to cut spending.
They researched their companies well, didn't believe in the market chatter and advise to stay invested for long term.
Against a turbulent and uncertain background, Budget 2017-18 hewed a steady, forward-looking course, says Shankar Acharya, former chief economic adviser to the government.
Use deductions introduced in the Budget to save additional Rs 24,000 in tax
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'So far, the government has sanctioned more than Rs 300 billion as GST refunds,' Ansh Bhargava and Aditya Singhania point out.
India is its second-biggest market in terms of geographical presence
'Their dharma propels them to pay their workers; otherwise, they know the boys would starve.' 'At the same time they will not allow their business to suffer,' observes Dr Sudhir Bisht.
Total subsidy bill could come down to around Rs 2 trillion.
The start of BHIM's declining share coincided with the launch of Google Tez in mid-Septem
'In a country like ours, people talk about wanting to be like Singapore, but when it comes to paying taxes, they start criticising.' 'The medicine is bitter, but the long term effect is good,' Senthil Natarajan, who runs Kovai Pazamudhir Nilayam, a one of its kind fruit and vegetable chain in Tamil Nadu, tells Rediff.com's Archana Masih.
In the first part of an exclusive interview with Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com on the eve of the first year of the Narendra Modi-led NDA government, BJP President Amit Shah talks about the government's achievements and the controversy over the land ordinance.
With Pockets, ICICI Bank aims to target first-time customers.
'Our prime minister has set a scorching pace. He's logged more airline miles than professional airline pilots... On his regular visits to Delhi, he has also signed files galore.' 'How much of this activity has translated into useful action on the ground,' asks Devangshu Datta.
The agency has issued a provisional order attaching the farmhouse located in south Delhi's Mehrauli area under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. It said the book value of the asset is Rs 6.61 crore but its market value is "worth Rs 27 crore and is in the name of Maple Destinations & Dreambuild".
Now that cashless is once again the national buzzword, Harjot Singh Narula explains what you must know about cashless treatment under health insurance plan
Sectoral performance was mixed with media and PSU banking stocks attracting buyer interest and healthcare, FMCG and metal stocks bearing the brunt of the bears
Compared to their Indian peers, MNCs have higher return ratios.
'Chidambaram, lots of people argue not without justification, is all about bluff and bluster without any concrete achievement on the ground. His record in the finance ministry fully endorses that view,' argues Virendra Kapoor.
Fifty-six months on, the government's record in implementing these schemes and projects has been mixed, report Arup Roychoudhury and Indivjal Dhasmana.
While Visa and Mastercard slug it out for leadership, analysts say RuPay has the potential to cause disruption and eat into their market share.
Attractions range from start-up challenges to non-monetary perks; employee stock options also play a role.
'Earlier, when they were selling tickets at Rs 1,000, a family of five could travel by flight.' 'When it comes to realistic pricing and the price becomes Rs 5,000, a family of five will have shell out Rs 25,000.' 'How many will be able to afford that?' 'You will see people switching back to train travel which is more realistic.'
Fund transfer through Facebook is meant for tech-savvy customers.
New offerings by banks are changing the way you transact.
Help yourself and your family financially by not falling prey to these, says Naval Goel
It's not e-retailers alone. Bankers are also celebrating initiatives like 'Big Billion Day Sale' this festive season.
The Duncans Goenka group is in a spot of bother over the death of workers and non-payment of dues to employees.
According to SFIO, the modus operandi of the Reebok fraud involved filing fictitious invoices to show inflated sales, recording fictitious sales by raising prices of goods sold.
You need careful planning to accumulate a corpus for your children's dreams and goals
There are umpteen cases where travel websites and airlines advertise tickets for unbelievably low prices, without mentioning taxes and other charges.
You get a 45-day repayment window and reward points. But inability to pay back on time can be a problem.
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