Analysts now expect India Inc to report a decline in both top line and bottom line for the September quarter.
Education remains one of the key focuses of the new government.
At this point of time, the requirement of the economy is obviously more investment, which will create more jobs and increase purchasing power that will sustain a high level of production, says K M Chandrasekhar.
Appearing on Rediff Chat, G Srikanth, partner in GSV Associates, Chartered Accountants, Chennai, and member of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants, answered readers' queries on the Goods and Services Act.
For debt-laden companies, asset sales is an obvious solution.
South Korean President Park Geun-hye's visit to India will enhance economic and military ties between the two countries and give the relationship a strategic dimension, says Jiye Kim.
Non-resident individuals (NRIs) have also been allowed to apply for the niche banking licence, provided they plan to return to India.
'The macro-economic stresses -- high interest rates, rupee depreciation and capital flows -- have receded now.' 'Interest rates have come down, inflation is down and the rupee has bounced back.' 'If oil prices continue at this level, there will be no vulnerability.' 'Growth is a different story.'
'Debt mutual funds are a good option now because interest rates are coming down.' 'Retail investors must put a majority portion of your money in short-term debt funds (1 to 3 years) and only a small portion in actively managed dynamic funds.'
Priya Nair tells you how you can use technology to invest better and maximise returns.
Excise duty on most products has been capped at 12.5 per cent
The Congress chief said if his party is elected to power, its government would spend 6 per cent of the GDP on education.
RBI must balance the need for improving domestic bank credit demand and respond to lower inflation.
Double tax exemption on wages paid to women can encourage companies to hire, retain and compensate women better, argues Nitin Pai.
'When a newspaper says that Karnataka leads in corruption, one must also know it means Karnataka leads in patronising corruption.' 'You can't be corrupt without me succumbing to your corruption.'
HDFC and HUL are the latest entrants in the club
A glance back at some of the important ups and down Indian Inc faced in 2018.
The first step in your order of priority should be to pay off any high-cost debt you might have incurred.
'Let me talk about young Indian startups with their hearts in the right place and how they are proving that innovations that represent 'affordable excellence' -- breaking the myth that 'affordability' and 'excellence' cannot go together -- is indeed possible!' says Dr R A Mashelkar, the eminent scientist, in this fascinating feature.
These tips can save a lot of money for every car loan customer.
A top-up loan could come to your rescue in an emergency. Here's why
While naysayers say the economy is on a downward spiral, optimists point out that India has experienced a shift of gears in the realm of policies, thanks to several initiatives of the Narendra Modi government, says Ashok K Lahiri.
If you have recently been laid off or are worried that your neck may be in the line, it is natural to be worried about your finances. But worrying, as you know, will not get you anywhere. Here are some tips about what you can do to keep the boat from rocking and keep your CIBIL score intact while doing so.
There has been a decent growth in FDI proposals and new announcements in India to attract foreign investment.
Rediff.com does a quick checklist on what the two manifestos have to say on hot-button issues of the day.
Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.
'We have promised to ensure reduced tax rates.'
'Gloom is nowhere in sight, with healthy foreign exchange reserves, a strong rupee, healthy tax collections, corruption and crony capitalism under check,' argues Gopal Krishna Agrawal.
A K Bhattacharya digs into the yet-to-be-public report on ways to curb black money and finds out that Modi's next moves could include action on dabba trading, hawala, and education.
Undergraduate courses indicatively cost S$23,000 to S$38,000, while postgraduate courses approximately cost S$15,000 to S$40,000.
Deane De Menezes hopes to reduce the awkwardness and stigma around menstruation.
Before taking the plunge and being a co-applicant, make sure that you are aware of the rights and responsibilities that come with it!
Key elements in strategy are automation and advanced technologies being used to improve efficiency, productivity.
Ajit Balakrishnan offers a New Year resolution for our policy-makers.
The elements are all aligned to make India a global powerhouse, says IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde.
'While the GST is structured to be an all-encompassing tax and to create a vastly expanded digital network of recorded transactions, no one knows how traders long used to avoiding taxes will apply their ingenuity,' says T N Ninan.
Whatever the claims about the new GDP numbers being technically superior to earlier estimates, their public credibility depends on their passing some reality checks, argues T N Ninan.
Simple takeaways from the Union Budget 2015-16 and how it impacts your life
The Budget will obviously be crucial. But US President Donald Trump may have even more of an influence than Finance Minister Arun Jaitley when it comes to sentiment, argues Devangshu Datta.
India already allows 100 per cent ownership of greenfield pharma businesses.
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