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Order on REL plea set aside

Order on REL plea set aside

Rediff.com1 Jun 2006

The Appellate Tribunal for Electricity has set aside an order of Maharashtra Electricity Regulatory Commission against Reliance Energy Ltd on a dispute related to billing complaints by its customers in Mumbai.

Rivals blame TRAI rule tweak for spurt in Jio's revenue

Rivals blame TRAI rule tweak for spurt in Jio's revenue

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Jio's revenue increase was phenomenal in many circles: In Haryana, the RMS gain was 13 percentage points; in Bihar, 20 percentage points; in Odisha, 15 percentage points; and in Assam, 11 percentage points. However, incumbent telcos said this increase was only in three quarters, and it happened because of an order by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, which tweaked the definition of significant market player (SMP) for predatory pricing.

Budget proposals that may give rise to tax disputes

Budget proposals that may give rise to tax disputes

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Tax experts say one of the most dispute-prone proposals is making "fraudulent availing" of input tax credit (ITC), without an invoice or bill, a cognizable and non-bailable offence.

Clinton or Trump? Neither, says Bush

Clinton or Trump? Neither, says Bush

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

Bush and his wife did not vote for either major-party presidential nominee this year, a spokesman for the former president told the Texas Tribune.

Microsoft plea for Rs 70cr CESTAT demand dismissed

Microsoft plea for Rs 70cr CESTAT demand dismissed

Rediff.com30 Oct 2009

The service tax department had issued notice to Microsoft India in September 2008 demanding Rs 400 crore (Rs 4 billion), which consisted of a duty demand of Rs 255 crore and interest on the amount for three years, over an alleged tax evasion for services provided by the company to its sister concern in Singapore.

'We'll have to live with branches for some time'

'We'll have to live with branches for some time'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

'67 per cent of our transactions happen digitally and about 93 per cent of transactions happen outside the branch.' 'Despite that, there is ample scope for promoting banking-related activities in branches.' 'So, for some time, we will have to, probably, live with the same structure.'

Imported laptops? Will burn a hole in your pocket

Imported laptops? Will burn a hole in your pocket

Rediff.com13 Nov 2007

The judge gave the ruling while dismissing a petition filed by the Commissioner of Customs. The court upheld the Customs, Excise and Services Tax Appellate Tribunal's earlier judgement, stating that the interpretation by the tribunal was in consonance with the Computers (Additional Duty) Rules, 2004.

No stay on Jio free offer; Trai asked to re-examine issue

No stay on Jio free offer; Trai asked to re-examine issue

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Jio had launched the inaugural free voice and data plan in September last year, and in December, extended the freebies till March 31, 2017

Service tax row: Supreme Court rejects BCCI's plea

Service tax row: Supreme Court rejects BCCI's plea

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

The Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected the Board Of Control For Cricket In India's plea against a tribunal order asking it to pay around Rs 18 crore as service tax for video graphing matches and selling the feed to private sport channels.

Consultancy: Nokia asked to pay service tax

Consultancy: Nokia asked to pay service tax

Rediff.com2 Feb 2006

Nokia India Ltd, the wholly owned subsidiary of Finnish cellular equipment maker Nokia, on Thursday suffered a legal setback when a tax appellate tribunal ordered it to pay service tax on consultancy services offered by it to the parent company's cli

Airtel likely to buy Loop Mobile

Airtel likely to buy Loop Mobile

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Loop Mobile has debt of Rs 400 crore (Rs 4 billion), which is likely to be included in final deal size.

'After Covid, demand will be back with a vengeance'

'After Covid, demand will be back with a vengeance'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

'When there is unlocking, there is demand revival.' 'This is going to be the main growth engine in this kind of an economic scenario.'

Duty-evasion: Hero Honda wins case

Duty-evasion: Hero Honda wins case

Rediff.com2 Jun 2006

In a relief to two-wheeler major Hero Honda Motors, a tax tribunal has ruled in favour of the company in a case filed by the Excise department for alleged duty evasion to the tune of Rs 2 crore (Rs 20 million).

Another victim of Jio onslaught, Aircel is staring at a bleak future

Another victim of Jio onslaught, Aircel is staring at a bleak future

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

Aircel executives said the company could offer value to big boys like Airtel or Jio as a low-end mobile services brand

Wealthy clients turned tables on UBS and staff?

Wealthy clients turned tables on UBS and staff?

Rediff.com31 May 2012

Staff submissions show clients may have disowned initially authorised transactions after losses.

Mystery deepens over Swiss bank's $2.5-bn transaction

Mystery deepens over Swiss bank's $2.5-bn transaction

Rediff.com30 May 2012

In interview with FSA in front of Sebi, mystery man denies owning UBS account used to execute $2.5-billion unauthorised trades.

Pak jirga sentences 6 to death for singing, dancing

Pak jirga sentences 6 to death for singing, dancing

Rediff.com28 May 2012

A tribal 'jirga' or council in a remote area of northern Pakistan has condemned four women and two men to death for "staining the honour" of their families by singing and dancing at a wedding, according to a media report. The men and women from Hazara division in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province were allegedly caught on videotape singing and dancing at a wedding in violation of the tribal custom of gender segregation.

Sam Walton's words of wisdom

Sam Walton's words of wisdom

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

Sam Walton learnt the value of money very early in life.

Compat rejects DLF plea; upholds Rs 630 cr penalty

Compat rejects DLF plea; upholds Rs 630 cr penalty

Rediff.com19 May 2014

In a setback to DLF, the competition Appellate Tribunal on Monday upheld the CCI order imposing Rs 630 crore penalty on the realty major for unfair business practices.

Taxman may net 45% of Daewoo sale

Taxman may net 45% of Daewoo sale

Rediff.com25 Apr 2005

PMC Bank chairman's HDIL link runs really deep

PMC Bank chairman's HDIL link runs really deep

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

While Waryam Singh was a non-executive director at HDIL, he is listed as one of the promoters of the company and had relations, including shareholding, with several other entities controlled by the Wadhawans, the HDIL founders.

India-EU ministerial on FTA likely in June-July

India-EU ministerial on FTA likely in June-July

Rediff.com4 May 2010

A senior European Union representative said here on Tuesday that the body would soon change its Customs laws to address the issue of seizures of Indian generic drug shipments while en route for export to other countries.

Is FM looking for NTT or Samadhan?

Is FM looking for NTT or Samadhan?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2004

JetLite to deposit Rs 100 cr in Sahara tax dispute

JetLite to deposit Rs 100 cr in Sahara tax dispute

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

The government's contention was that Sahara Airlines Ltd (now JetLite) was promoting the real estate and housing business and area operations of Sahara India Commercial Corporation.

It's advantage broadcasters in the television war

It's advantage broadcasters in the television war

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

The TDSAT scrapping the Trai's judgement on channel pricing is a major victory for broadcasters, but could also see consumer prices moving up.

Number of wilful defaulters was on rise even before lockdown

Number of wilful defaulters was on rise even before lockdown

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Lenders had filed 1,251 cases to recover Rs 24,765.5 crore. Wilful defaulters are the entities that do not pay back money despite the ability to do so. Defaulters above Rs 1 crore were considered for this exercise.

Vodafone, Airtel, Idea resume 3G services in all circles

Vodafone, Airtel, Idea resume 3G services in all circles

Rediff.com5 May 2014

Telecom operators Vodafone and Idea Cellular on Monday said they will resume 3G services in circles where they don't have spectrum through intra-circle roaming (ICR) pacts with other operators.

When you should disclose jewelry, cash in your tax returns

When you should disclose jewelry, cash in your tax returns

Rediff.com13 May 2019

Those earning over Rs 50 lakh a year need to disclose all jewellery and cash in their returns, says Tinesh Bhasin.

'Fresh start', a big challenge facing the microfinance industry

'Fresh start', a big challenge facing the microfinance industry

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

The origin of the challenge is the so-called "fresh start" process. Many in the MFI industry apprehend that such a law in India will encourage small unsecured borrowers to default and destroy the credit culture. So, while'Fresh start' is a welcome step as it will free up the debtors from the archaic laws of the colonial era, debtors need handholding and counselling to prevent any misuse, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Battered banks staring at uncertain future

Battered banks staring at uncertain future

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Like everything else, the structure of banks may change, and banks may depend more on digital technologies and artificial intelligence for dealing with both their customers and employees.

BSES moves SC against NTPC notice to cut power supply

BSES moves SC against NTPC notice to cut power supply

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

Reliance Group-owned power distribution companies in Delhi on Thursday approached the Supreme Court against NTPC's notice threatening to cut off power supply for not clearing outstanding dues.

5-yr motor insurance: Who benefits, who loses

5-yr motor insurance: Who benefits, who loses

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

Advait Rao Palepu reports how a recent Supreme Court order will impact motor vehicles insurance policies.

Weird case of a real estate company and IBC's debt recovery data

Weird case of a real estate company and IBC's debt recovery data

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Of the Rs 4,405 crore unpaid debt of 12 companies, more than half was locked in just one Mumbai-based real estate company, Kohinoor CTNL Infrastructure.

GSM cartel against MTNL, BSNL: Trai

GSM cartel against MTNL, BSNL: Trai

Rediff.com30 Nov 2006

Telecom regulator TRAI has said private GSM operators were acting as a "cartel" against MTNL and BSNL and charging higher tariffs from customers for calls terminating in the networks of the two state-run companies.

Now, get more for less from dish TV

Now, get more for less from dish TV

Rediff.com21 Sep 2006

Tata Sky gets Zee bouquet, not to charge extra.

CESTAT quashes Nalco, HLL's anti-dumping duty plea

CESTAT quashes Nalco, HLL's anti-dumping duty plea

Rediff.com17 May 2006

In a setback to NALCO and Hindustan Lever Ltd, a tax tribunal has quashed their plea challenging the government's decision to impose anti-dumping duty on imports of caustic soda.

Telecom operator Aircel files for bankruptcy

Telecom operator Aircel files for bankruptcy

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

The company said that intense competition following the disruptive entry of a new player, legal and regulatory challenges, high level of unsustainable debt and increased losses had together caused significant "negative business and reputational impact".

TRAI fixes call-drop compensation at Re 1; Telcos not happy

TRAI fixes call-drop compensation at Re 1; Telcos not happy

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

TRAI today made it mandatory for telecom operators to compensate consumers by one rupee for call drops with effect from January 1, 2016.

Edible oil exempt from excise: SC

Edible oil exempt from excise: SC

Rediff.com27 Nov 2004