News for 'Directorate of Income Tax'

Kejriwal to remain in ED custody till April 1

Kejriwal to remain in ED custody till April 1

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

A court in New Delhi on Thursday extended the Enforcement Directorate custody of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal till April 1 in the excise policy case.

Govt extends ED director S K Mishra's tenure by a year

Govt extends ED director S K Mishra's tenure by a year

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

The government on Wednesday extended the tenure of Enforcement Directorate Director Sanjay Kumar Mishra by a year till November 18, 2022, days after the Centre brought ordinances to allow ED and Central Bureau of Investigation directors to occupy the office for up to five years.

'We Want Chinese Style Growth'

'We Want Chinese Style Growth'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

'We have essentially tried to set out an agenda for the next five years and it, in essence, represents the political commitment to that agenda.'

No agenda, we report without fear or favour, BBC chief tells India staff

No agenda, we report without fear or favour, BBC chief tells India staff

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

The BBC is not driven by an "agenda" but by purpose and will not be put off reporting impartially and without fear or favour, the UK-headquartered media organisation's chief has said days after the income tax department survey operation at its New Delhi and Mumbai offices.

Direct tax code: SEZ developers worried

Direct tax code: SEZ developers worried

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

The draft direct tax code that will lead to overhaul of the Income Tax Act, has created uncertainty among the developers and units in the special economic zones over continuation of the tax sops.

Govt panel to probe tax-related crimes

Govt panel to probe tax-related crimes

Rediff.com30 May 2011

The DCI, to be set up with immediate effect, would collect information about persons and transactions connectedwith criminal activities and initiate prosecution proceedings against them.

Have we taken control of courts too?: Rajnath on Oppn charge

Have we taken control of courts too?: Rajnath on Oppn charge

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Rajnath said the opposition parties were trying to cover up their own "mistakes and weaknesses".

MFs Vs NPS? What Suits YOU?

MFs Vs NPS? What Suits YOU?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

Ramalingam Kalirajan explains the pros and cons of both investment types.

Countdown has begun: Evaders may have to pay 137% tax post March 31

Countdown has begun: Evaders may have to pay 137% tax post March 31

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

The department said that total confidentiality is ensured to those who declare their black assets and funds

Mukesh Ambani gets big tax notice

Mukesh Ambani gets big tax notice

Rediff.com1 Sep 2006

Foreign telecasters may be taxed

Foreign telecasters may be taxed

Rediff.com31 Aug 2004

'We Sometimes Underestimate Our Parents'

'We Sometimes Underestimate Our Parents'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

'But when we actually express ourselves, sometimes our parents can surprise us, because they just love their children.' 'Sometimes it's just that simple. That is what I wanted to show in this film.'

'Help! Penalised Rs 5k for filing revised ITR'

'Help! Penalised Rs 5k for filing revised ITR'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

Mihir Tanna, Associate Director, S K Patodia & Associates, answers your personal income tax queries.

CAs challenge Tax Return Preparers

CAs challenge Tax Return Preparers

Rediff.com20 Nov 2006

The Delhi High Court on Monday issued notices to the finance ministry and the Director General of Income Tax (Department of Revenue) on a petition challenging a scheme to train educated youth as Tax Return Preparers (TRPs).

'Why is my survival benefit amount taxable?'

'Why is my survival benefit amount taxable?'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Mihir Tanna, Associate Director, S K Patodia & Associates, answers your tax queries.

Taxmen raid Oppo, Xiaomi, One Plus offices

Taxmen raid Oppo, Xiaomi, One Plus offices

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

In a major crackdown on Chinese mobile companies, the Income Tax department is conducting searches on leading Chinese mobile companies across the country. Mobile companies including Oppo, Xiaomi and One Plus are being covered in this search, sources told ANI on Wednesday. More than two dozen premises are covered in the search which started on Tuesday. "Raids are ongoing in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Greater Noida, Kolkata, Guwahati, Indore and some other places," sources told ANI.

Bharti Airtel Q2 net profit zooms nearly three-fold to Rs 3,593 cr

Bharti Airtel Q2 net profit zooms nearly three-fold to Rs 3,593 cr

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Bharti Airtel on Monday reported a 168 per cent year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 3,593 crore for the September quarter, and the company unveiled top-level changes, including Gopal Vittal moving into the role of executive vice chairman on January 1, 2026. India's second-largest telco - that competes with Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea in the Indian telecom market - clocked quarterly revenues of Rs 41,473 crore, 12 per cent higher than the year-ago period, aided by strong momentum in India and growth in Africa.

Respond to I-T Notice Within 21 Days

Respond to I-T Notice Within 21 Days

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

If you have any grievances or disputes regarding the demand stated in the notice, consider seeking professional help.

Filing tax returns? Fill in a new form this time

Filing tax returns? Fill in a new form this time

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

The form, introduced by the Central Board of Direct Taxes in April, is supposed to make filing tax returns easier.

Laws not violated, tax exemption pending: ICAI

Laws not violated, tax exemption pending: ICAI

Rediff.com12 Jan 2009

The accountants body was reacting to reports about a tax assessment order by the I-T department, which found violations by ICAI such as failure to get their accounts signed by auditors, providing loans to partners without guarantee and interest and hiding income from coaching business. However, the institute pointed out that a view taken by a particular officer in the department in a specific year is not final and said that it is sure to be eligible for exemption.

When And How To Withdraw Your NPS Funds

When And How To Withdraw Your NPS Funds

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Ramalingam Kalirajan dives into the specifics of NPS withdrawal rules to help you understand the conditions under which and when partial withdrawals are allowed.

Who's Buying Luxury Cars In Small Cities?

Who's Buying Luxury Cars In Small Cities?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

The rise of startups and a thriving entrepreneurial culture in Tier-II and Tier-III cities is contributing to the increasing sales of high-end cars.

How to chase the evasive tax payer

How to chase the evasive tax payer

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

Search and seizure operations are necessary in an India that seems more dishonest.

Vasundhara Raje shouldn't be punished by BJP: Gehlot

Vasundhara Raje shouldn't be punished by BJP: Gehlot

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Gehlot, whose government had faced a rebellion led by his former deputy Sachin Pilot in 2020, said he has adopted the policy of "forgive and forget" and has moved on. He asserted that he has not opposed grant of any party tickets to Pilot's supporters.

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

41 firms facing probe donated Rs 2,471 cr to BJP: Petitioners

41 firms facing probe donated Rs 2,471 cr to BJP: Petitioners

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

Senior advocate Prashant Bhushan, who appeared for the petitioners in the court, said at least 30 shell companies purchased electoral bonds worth over Rs 143 crore.

ED books BBC India for foreign exchange violations, seeks documents

ED books BBC India for foreign exchange violations, seeks documents

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

The federal probe agency has also called for documents and the recording of statements of some company executives under provisions of the FEMA, they said.

2G tax evasion: Status report in SC tomorrow

2G tax evasion: Status report in SC tomorrow

Rediff.com4 May 2011

The department, according to officials, has reportedly traced instances of tax evasion by various Telecom firms that have been named by the CBI and the ED in their charge sheets.

PMLA case: Robert Vadra named in ED chargesheet against NRI, UK national

PMLA case: Robert Vadra named in ED chargesheet against NRI, UK national

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

"Mr Robert Vadra not only renovated the aforesaid property at 12 Bryanston Square, London through Sumit Chadha but also stayed in the same," it said.

Modi govt warns tax dodgers to come clean by March 2017

Modi govt warns tax dodgers to come clean by March 2017

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

Not declaring the black money under the scheme now, but showing it as income in the tax return form would lead to a total levy of 77.25 per cent in taxes and penalty. In case the disclosure is not made either using the scheme or in return, a further 10 per cent penalty on tax will be levied followed by prosecution.

Deadline to issue Form 16 extended to July 10

Deadline to issue Form 16 extended to July 10

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

However, the extension leaves the salaried taxpayers with a limited time-frame of just 20 days to file their income tax returns.

Is This Right Time To Buy A Home?

Is This Right Time To Buy A Home?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

For those looking for more affordable options, purchasing an under-construction property could be a smart move, as these generally cost less than ready-to-move-in properties.

I-T searches at multiple premises of Chinese telecom major Huawei

I-T searches at multiple premises of Chinese telecom major Huawei

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

The Income-tax department has conducted searches at multiple premises of Chinese telecom company Huawei in the country as part of a tax evasion investigation, official sources said on Wednesday. The raids were launched at the company's premises in Delhi, Gurugram (Haryana) and Bengaluru in Karnataka on Tuesday. Sources said the officials looked at financial documents, account books and company records as part of a tax evasion investigation against the company, its Indian businesses and overseas transactions.

2 Gehlot aides raided amid Rajasthan Congress turmoil

2 Gehlot aides raided amid Rajasthan Congress turmoil

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The raids come as Rajasthan is witnessing an intense power tussle between chief minister Ashok Gehlot and his deputy Sachin Pilot.

Is your return from stocks capital gains or business income?

Is your return from stocks capital gains or business income?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

It depends on the assessing officer's interpretation. To be on the safe side, have a separate trading account.

Shivakumar gets relief from SC in disproportionate assets case

Shivakumar gets relief from SC in disproportionate assets case

Rediff.com17 May 2023

A bench of Justices B R Gavai and Sanjay Karol deferred the matter after senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi, appearing for Shivakumar, said the matter is coming up before the high court on May 23.

'Govt killings' have replaced 'contract killings': Raut

'Govt killings' have replaced 'contract killings': Raut

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

"Is there a rule of law or (a rule of) raids in Maharashtra? This is the question which comes to one's mind considering the record-break raids being conducted through Central investigating agencies," Raut wrote in the weekly column 'Rokhthok' in the Sena mouthpiece 'Saamana' of which he is the executive editor.

Surplus liquidity slumps to Rs 3K cr on tax outflows, shows RBI data

Surplus liquidity slumps to Rs 3K cr on tax outflows, shows RBI data

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Surplus liquidity in the banking system as measured by absorption of excess funds by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) fell sharply at the end of the last week due to outflows on account of advance tax payments. According to the RBI data, the net liquidity absorbed by the central bank on September 16 was at Rs 3,243.57 crore, much lower than the average of Rs 56,809.92 crore in the preceding four days of the week. The average absorption of funds by the RBI so far in September is at Rs 1.13 trillion, against the average of Rs 1.2 trillion in the previous month, the data showed.

Godrej Split Handled With Admirable Dignity

Godrej Split Handled With Admirable Dignity

Rediff.com2 May 2024

'Business families like the Godrej group are increasingly realising that an amicable settlement is better.' 'Else, the wealth of all shareholders gets destroyed.'

What Tata Boss Chandra Earns

What Tata Boss Chandra Earns

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Rs 135.3 crore. How much of it was salary, and how much commission?