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'Economic activities are expected to improve'

'Economic activities are expected to improve'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

'We are very watchful about inflation and growth. But the main challenge is economic revival and growth.'

'We are working to make life easy for taxpayers'

'We are working to make life easy for taxpayers'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Taxpayers should be getting their refunds online.

Two reasons why you must invest in the NPS now

Two reasons why you must invest in the NPS now

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

Reduction in the mandatory minimum contribution and extension to invest in the scheme from 60 years to 70 years has made the National Pension Scheme more friendly, says Anil Chopra, Group CEO & Director Bajaj Capital

Centre limits charges on electronic fund transfer

Centre limits charges on electronic fund transfer

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Banks shall not charge fees for transactions settled on IMPS and UPI in excess of rates charged for NEFT for transactions above Rs 1,000, the order said.

US 'working hard' with India to help grow its economy: Pompeo

US 'working hard' with India to help grow its economy: Pompeo

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Trade tensions between India and the US have been rising with President Donald Trump complaining that tariffs imposed by New Delhi on American products were "no longer acceptable".

Worsening Centre, states relation poses a 'threat to federalism'

Worsening Centre, states relation poses a 'threat to federalism'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

When the Centre tries to encroach upon the subjects that are under the prerogative of the state, or where the centre tries to evade from any responsibility guaranteed to a state through a constitutional provision/obligation, it poses a threat to federalism.

Check your new I-T assessment range before filing returns

Check your new I-T assessment range before filing returns

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

For some assessees, the range may not have changed.

HELP Satish Achieve His Dream

HELP Satish Achieve His Dream

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

The one thing holding back the plucky youngster who has never hesitated to plunge into unknown territory, is funds

Here's how Jaitley's on course to meet FY19 fiscal deficit target

Here's how Jaitley's on course to meet FY19 fiscal deficit target

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

However, independent economists are not as gung-ho as the finance ministry over the likelihood of deficit target being met this time around, says Indivjal Dhasmana.

AirAsia India: Break-even target ambitious, say experts

AirAsia India: Break-even target ambitious, say experts

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

Unlikely to happen in less than a year,despite the advantage of the parent airline's base.

Govt working on new consumer protection law to tackle misleading ads: PM

Govt working on new consumer protection law to tackle misleading ads: PM

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

The government is coming up with this new law, replacing the Consumer Protection Act 1986, which will incorporate the revised 2015 UN guidelines on consumer protection.

Why innovative firms face legal hassles in India

Why innovative firms face legal hassles in India

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

More companies with unconventional business models to get into messy legal hassles in India.

Blackmoney: E-filing link to declare illegal assets launched

Blackmoney: E-filing link to declare illegal assets launched

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

The new 2 page form has been categorised as 'Form 6'

Faceless scheme: Changes that revenue officers want

Faceless scheme: Changes that revenue officers want

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Some of the proposals include redrafting transfer and placement policy for IRS officers, strengthening the cadre restructuring, rebranding of IRS, robust deputation policy and creation of encadred post in other ministries and government department.

PM shares 'vikas yatra' of his 2nd term with people

PM shares 'vikas yatra' of his 2nd term with people

Rediff.com30 May 2020

The document, shared by the prime minister on the occasion of the first anniversary of his second term on his Twitter account and web portal, detailed the steps taken by his government for the progress and development of the country. The document is divided into 15 heads ranging from ease of doing business, ease of living, to eliminating corruption and the country's fight against coronavirus.

Consumer Durables: Cut excise duty and incentivise local production

Consumer Durables: Cut excise duty and incentivise local production

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Urban markets account for the major share of total revenues.

'RBI has been against demonetisation'

'RBI has been against demonetisation'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

'It is like bombing a building with 200 people to kill 5 terrorists.'

Uddhav meets Modi over Maratha quota, cyclone aid

Uddhav meets Modi over Maratha quota, cyclone aid

Rediff.com9 Jun 2021

Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday and discussed issues related to the Maratha reservation, pending GST compensation and the proposed Metro car shed in Kanjur.

Capital gains benefit only on BSE-500 stocks?

Capital gains benefit only on BSE-500 stocks?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2007

The Central Board of Direct Taxes is considering a proposal to restrict the exemption on long-term capital gains only to companies constituting the BSE-500 index.

'Never suggested overnight banning of high value notes'

'Never suggested overnight banning of high value notes'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

'There has to be an 18-month transition.' 'But if the government had some prior knowledge that the high value notes were being used for an imminent terrorist activity in the country, then we have to accept the step.'

Will Arun Jaitley present an innovative Budget?

Will Arun Jaitley present an innovative Budget?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

The FM could scrap the secrecy around tax rates.

At current pace India will inoculate 75% of population only by mid-2024

At current pace India will inoculate 75% of population only by mid-2024

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

The average rate of COVID-19 vaccination in the country has been 10.8 million per week. At that rate, it will take India till December 2024 to complete two billion doses.

Urjit breaks silence; says RBI committed to easing honest citizens' pain

Urjit breaks silence; says RBI committed to easing honest citizens' pain

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

Breaking his silence over the demonetisation issue, RBI Governor Urjit Patel on Sunday said the central bank is monitoring the situation on a daily basis and taking all necessary actions to "ease the genuine pain of citizens" with a clear intent to normalise the things as early as possible.

Govt goes all out to woo investors

Govt goes all out to woo investors

Rediff.com28 May 2014

On day 1, says retrospective taxation should be avoided; Sets up special investigation team to unearth black money.

Infosys faces NITI Aayog CEO's ire for MCA portal glitches

Infosys faces NITI Aayog CEO's ire for MCA portal glitches

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

Company says faults, which were noticed soon after system upgrade on March 27, have been rectified

'Reform initiatives taken by BJP bigger than Big Bang'

'Reform initiatives taken by BJP bigger than Big Bang'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Congress is opposing the GST bill in the current form.

GST delay may not impact markets

GST delay may not impact markets

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

Although the markets could see a knee-jerk reaction, they rule out a sharp fall.

Bankers agree to review lending rates

Bankers agree to review lending rates

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Since December 2018, monetary policy has been eased substantially by RBI with policy rates being cut by 75 bps and policy outlook being changed to 'accommodative'.

Orange County in California drags TCS to court

Orange County in California drags TCS to court

Rediff.com15 Aug 2013

The company is accused of making a series of false promises and intentional misrepresentations.

BJP vs Congress: How their manifestos compare

BJP vs Congress: How their manifestos compare

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

Rediff.com does a quick checklist on what the two manifestos have to say on hot-button issues of the day.

Will Modi Sarkar come out with a 6th Budget?

Will Modi Sarkar come out with a 6th Budget?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

This will violate the time-honoured convention that a government elected for a five-year tenure presents only five full Budgets, but the NDA government will no doubt present it as yet another initiative of Mr Modi.

A restless Budget

A restless Budget

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

Budget 2018 bears imprints of a government unsure of second term with clear majority, says Shekhar Gupta.

Scrapping vehicles in volumes to curb pollution will be a tough task

Scrapping vehicles in volumes to curb pollution will be a tough task

Rediff.com6 May 2021

For deciding which vehicles are to be scrapped, the setting up of fitness centres and regulating them would be a humongous task.

How India can run its PSUs profitably

How India can run its PSUs profitably

Rediff.com31 May 2016

A better system of operating central and state PSEs, and indeed all commercial activities of the government, would require eliminating the current system that oversees them.

Doing business in India gets a bit easier

Doing business in India gets a bit easier

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

An online system generates import-export code.

If you want good service, you have to pay: Govt on toll collection

If you want good service, you have to pay: Govt on toll collection

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

'Toll system can never end though the rates may vary from time to time. Toll is my brain child'

GST: India Inc gets ready, in fits and starts

GST: India Inc gets ready, in fits and starts

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

Though the intent has been hailed as good for the economy, teething problems remain with a five-rate structure for various goods and services

CST phaseout to begin from Apr 1

CST phaseout to begin from Apr 1

Rediff.com31 Mar 2007

The phase out of Central Sales Tax, which is a major distortion in the way of smooth functioning of VAT system, will begin from Sunday, albeit a year after and in diluted form than envisaged originally.

The 5 men who will decide how funds get shared by Centre and states

The 5 men who will decide how funds get shared by Centre and states

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

The panel will also recommend a fiscal consolidation road map for the central and state governments, study the impact of GST on the divisible pool, and propose performance-based incentives for states.

BRICS 2016: Goa declaration focuses on tackling terrorism

BRICS 2016: Goa declaration focuses on tackling terrorism

Rediff.com16 Oct 2016

It asked all nations to work together to expedite the adoption of the Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism in the UN General Assembly without any further delay.