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Now, 35 foreign private equity firms in tax soup

Now, 35 foreign private equity firms in tax soup

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Face Rs 1,000-cr minimum alternate tax demand

Budget 2016 shows Modi is a reformer in retreat

Budget 2016 shows Modi is a reformer in retreat

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

The loss in Bihar has forced a change in NDA's market positioning, says Shekhar Gupta.

Big-bang reforms needed to improve fiscal situation: Survey

Big-bang reforms needed to improve fiscal situation: Survey

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

The government should frame new policies to assure growth.

Tata unveils Safari Storme concept, facelifted Aria at Geneva

Tata unveils Safari Storme concept, facelifted Aria at Geneva

Rediff.com12 Mar 2013

Tata displayed its facelifted Aria and Safari Storme Mountain Rescue concept cars at the Geneva Motor Show.

Toyota to launch new Etios, Liva this month

Toyota to launch new Etios, Liva this month

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

The new cars, which have undergone over over 100 changes, were spotted at a dealer's showroom.

RIL takes control of Network 18

RIL takes control of Network 18

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

RIL has also appointed McKinsey senior advisor Adil Zainulbhai as independent director and Network 18 Media & Investments (NW18) former promoter Raghav Bhel as a non-executive director on the NW18 Board.

ITC highest bidder for Park Hyatt in Goa, but owner cries foul

ITC highest bidder for Park Hyatt in Goa, but owner cries foul

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Cases filed in 3 high courts.

Swipe your card and buy a Tata Nano!

Swipe your card and buy a Tata Nano!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

Tata Motors has offered the Nano small car to consumers who wish to buy it using credit cards.

India Inc cheers corporate tax cut, wealth tax abolition

India Inc cheers corporate tax cut, wealth tax abolition

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

India Inc on Saturday cheered the road map for lowering corporate taxation.

Budget: SC/ST, women entrepreneurs to get Rs 500-cr support

Budget: SC/ST, women entrepreneurs to get Rs 500-cr support

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

'SC and ST entrepreneurs are showing promise in starting and running businesses'.

Rajan says India must avoid 'layers' of checks

Rajan says India must avoid 'layers' of checks

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

India needed more specialists within government

Maxx to launch 9 smartphones; eyes Rs 3,600 cr revenue in FY15

Maxx to launch 9 smartphones; eyes Rs 3,600 cr revenue in FY15

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Feature phones will be sold through the trade channel. Recently, Maxx had launched its AX356 GenxDroid7 for Rs 3,696.

India raises exposure to US govt securities at $70.1 bln in May

India raises exposure to US govt securities at $70.1 bln in May

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Foreign residents increased their holdings of long-term US securities in May; net purchases were $34.6 billion.

Budget 2016: Few tax proposals that you probably don't know about

Budget 2016: Few tax proposals that you probably don't know about

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

The threshold limit for deduction of tax at source has been raised for unusual income such as winnings from horse race, commission

Wishlist of an Indian traveller

Wishlist of an Indian traveller

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Hygiene and cleanliness of trains and stations a must

India Inc hails Railway Budget as pro-growth

India Inc hails Railway Budget as pro-growth

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Presenting the Narendra Modi government's maiden Rail Budget, Railway Minister Sadananda Gowda announced setting up of logistic parks and private freight terminals on PPP model.

Few expectations of the 'aam aadmi' from Union Budget 2015

Few expectations of the 'aam aadmi' from Union Budget 2015

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Common people expect the government to be aggressive and opt for growth related measures in the upcoming Budget.

Tell the finance minister what you want

Tell the finance minister what you want

Rediff.com29 Jun 2004

Will he tax the salaried class more? Will he give respite to the corporates? Will he smile at the housewife, the pensioner, the middle class? Will he usher in more reforms to boost the economy?

Budget doesn't have much for the youth

Budget doesn't have much for the youth

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

'The strategies outlined in Jaitley's Budget won't create the millions of jobs needed to dispel the despair and cynicism of militant youth in the Red Corridor running from Nepal to Tamil Nadu.'

Crypto currencies not legal, will eliminate their use: FM

Crypto currencies not legal, will eliminate their use: FM

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

There are no regulations governing virtual currencies in India and the RBI has not given any licence to any entity/company to operate such currencies.

India's first monorail gets rolling

India's first monorail gets rolling

Rediff.com17 Feb 2013

The first phase of the project, 8.8-km stretch between Wadala and Chembur, is expected to be thrown open to public in Aug.

Rs 200 cr for Statue of Unity: Is this justified?

Rs 200 cr for Statue of Unity: Is this justified?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley has announced an allocation of Rs 200 crore (Rs 2 billion) for building Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's statue in Gujarat.

Britain offers 1 bn pound credit line for Indian infrastructure projects

Britain offers 1 bn pound credit line for Indian infrastructure projects

Rediff.com9 Jul 2014

George Osborne and British foreign secretary William Hague are on a two-day visit to India to bolster trade and investment ties with Asia's third-largest economy.

No gamechanger, expect an ordinary Budget: Nomura

No gamechanger, expect an ordinary Budget: Nomura

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

The government is likely to present a "run-of-the-mill" budget with an fiscal slippage to 3.7 per cent of the GDP in the next fiscal from an earlier target of 3.5 per cent, a Nomura report says.

Jaitley pegs GDP growth at 8-8.5%, says economy is ready to fly

Jaitley pegs GDP growth at 8-8.5%, says economy is ready to fly

Rediff.com28 Feb 2015

Arun Jaitley presented the Union Budget in Parliament on Saturday.

Budget 2016: 6 takeaways, 1 lesson

Budget 2016: 6 takeaways, 1 lesson

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

There are a couple of proposals, however, whose goals are not easily achievable.

'Make social-sector schemes more efficient'

'Make social-sector schemes more efficient'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

Additional infrastructure for dining rooms in each of the school has been recommended.

RBI expresses concern about 'excessively strong rupee'

RBI expresses concern about 'excessively strong rupee'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

RBI has intervened throughout this year to prevent rupee strength although it has also stepped in at times of excessive weakness.

Rupee gains 6 paise against dollar in early trade

Rupee gains 6 paise against dollar in early trade

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

A higher opening in domestic stock market supported the rupee.

Jaitley cancels meeting with economists ahead of Budget

Jaitley cancels meeting with economists ahead of Budget

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

The meeting with economists and financial experts has been called off due to pressing engagements of the finance minister.

Budget attempts to bring back economic growth

Budget attempts to bring back economic growth

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

However, the budget arithmetic is slightly optimistic.

Economic survey: India 4th largest economy, yet low per capita income

Economic survey: India 4th largest economy, yet low per capita income

Rediff.com15 Mar 2012

India has become the fourth largest economy in the world due to a strong economic growth but still has a low per capita income, the Economic Survey revealed.

Postcard to the Finance Minister: Tell him your Budget wishlist!

Postcard to the Finance Minister: Tell him your Budget wishlist!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

As citizens, here's an opportunity for you to tell Finance Minister Arun Jaitley the reforms you would like to see in various sectors, what needs to be rectified, what needs to be strengthened, what needs to be dumped. So take some time off write a postcard to the finance minister.

Chat@4: How to make the most of your income!

Chat@4: How to make the most of your income!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

In a live chat on rediff.com on Wednesday, July 16, 4 pm, Feroze Azeez, will offer some valuable suggestions on investments.

India's top selling cars in February

India's top selling cars in February

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

India's favourite Maruti Suzuki has captured the top four slots on the list.

HIGHLIGHTS: Union Budget 2017-18

HIGHLIGHTS: Union Budget 2017-18

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Softening the demonetisation blow, the Budget for 2017-18 on Wednesday halved the tax to 5 per cent on incomes up to Rs 500,000 but proposed a new surcharge of 10 per cent on incomes between Rs 50 lakh and Rs 1 crore and raised duties on cigarettes and pan masala while stepping up allocations for infrastructure, rural, agriculture and social sectors.

India's 'less aspiring' fiscal consolidation strategy negative for ratings: Fitch

India's 'less aspiring' fiscal consolidation strategy negative for ratings: Fitch

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

India's budget could have been more ambitions on the fiscal front.

Why this Budget is a challenging one for the Modi government

Why this Budget is a challenging one for the Modi government

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

The Budget will indicate where the Modi government stands on reforms, growth and development.

'Banks, FIs to face action under new black money law'

'Banks, FIs to face action under new black money law'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

The comments assume significance in view of the charges faced by HSBC

Modi's bid to ease land for companies could impact reforms

Modi's bid to ease land for companies could impact reforms

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Narendra Modi has made it easier for businesses to buy farm land.