News for 'Directors General of Income Tax'

I-T slaps notice on NDTV promoters' transactions

I-T slaps notice on NDTV promoters' transactions

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

Promoter entity RRPR - owned by Prannoy and Radhika Roy - says allegations baseless; replies to queries by Sebi.

ICICI Bank Q4 consolidated net profit up 2.45% at Rs 1,170 crore

ICICI Bank Q4 consolidated net profit up 2.45% at Rs 1,170 crore

Rediff.com6 May 2019

The bank, which has suffered reverses following a massive spike in dud assets and also the dismissal of its chief executive Chanda Kochhar over governance issues, however, hinted that the worse is behind.

Will BJP's carrot-and-stick for TN reunite AIADMK factions?

Will BJP's carrot-and-stick for TN reunite AIADMK factions?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

Considering that all sides to the game feel being targeted by the BJP-ruled Centre through taxmen and their ED/CBI counterparts, both factions may not rule out the possibility of patching up after a time, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

ED questions Vadra for 9 hours on 2nd day

ED questions Vadra for 9 hours on 2nd day

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Vadra is expected to be questioned again on either Friday or Saturday.

Two major risks that make Aadhaar vulnerable

Two major risks that make Aadhaar vulnerable

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

The persistence with Aadhaar, to the exclusion of all other identity systems, is a dangerous path and should be avoided if the risks of digital vulnerability are to be eliminated. Till such time that the ownership of the Aadhaar system is transferred to an independent body, concerns over Aadhaar's digital vulnerability will persist, says A K Bhattacharya.

Top FPIs' assets more than double in 5 years

Top FPIs' assets more than double in 5 years

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

While three of the top five FPIs - Capital, Government of Singapore, and Vanguard - have seen their investment value more than triple, India's benchmark indices have risen just 70%.

From Ford to Harley-Davidson, why US automakers failed in India

From Ford to Harley-Davidson, why US automakers failed in India

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Besides their country of origin, General Motors, Ford Motor and Harley-Davidson have another trait in common: all three have failed in India, the world's fifth largest automobile market. All three of them took a tough call to de-prioritise India as a market amid disruption from heightened regulations and sharper focus on capital allocation by the parent.

Mallya@60: Once the king of good times, now a defaulter

Mallya@60: Once the king of good times, now a defaulter

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Vijay Mallya has lost control of his companies.

What Modi can do to tackle slowdown

What Modi can do to tackle slowdown

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

'Event management can distract from, but not permanently mask, execution failures,' points out Rathin Roy, director, National Institute of Public Finance and Policy.

Beware! Now government can peep into your bedroom

Beware! Now government can peep into your bedroom

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

India does not have a stringent privacy or data protection Act.

Busted: 6 myths about life insurance

Busted: 6 myths about life insurance

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Here is what you must not think before buying life insurance, says V Viswanand, Senior Director and Chief Operations Officer, Max Life Insurance

NPS vs EPF: Which one is better?

NPS vs EPF: Which one is better?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

A six-point comparison by Anil Chopra, Group CEO & Director, Bajaj Capital

Double whammy for insurance policyholders

Double whammy for insurance policyholders

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

The GST to be implemented from April 1, 2016, will increase the premiums.

Top 5 countries on black money list; India third

Top 5 countries on black money list; India third

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

The cumulative illicit money moving out of India over a ten-year period rose to $439.59 billion

SC allows Subrata Roy to use conference room in Tihar

SC allows Subrata Roy to use conference room in Tihar

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

A bench headed by Justice T S Thakur asked Delhi government to issue notification by August 4 for converting the conference room into jail which can be used by Roy and two jailed directors of Sahara for 10 working days from 06:00 AM to 08:00 PM for holding negotiations with prospective buyers of hotels in New York and London.

What India Inc expects from Modi2

What India Inc expects from Modi2

Rediff.com23 May 2019

'This solid verdict would further strengthen his resolve to drive forward the economic agenda to ensure that the fruits of the economic momentum continue to reach the poor, so visible during the last five years.'

PNB fraud: ED seizes Rs 94-cr assets, luxury cars of Nirav Modi, Choksi

PNB fraud: ED seizes Rs 94-cr assets, luxury cars of Nirav Modi, Choksi

Rediff.com22 Feb 2018

Frozen mutual funds and shares worth Rs 86.72 crore belong to Choksi and his group, and the rest are owned by the Modi group.

This time Sebi has some good news for investors

This time Sebi has some good news for investors

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

The Indian market regulator had revamped the FPI regulations in 2014 giving custodians the mandate to collect and verify the KYC documentation of offshore investors

With TN bypoll cancellation, Centre gets more than a toe in

With TN bypoll cancellation, Centre gets more than a toe in

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

The Rs 89 crore question before Tamil Nadu now is what shape a central intervention would take, and if there would be any role whatsoever for acting governor, Ch Vidyasagar Rao, in it, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

'You never exit a portfolio'

'You never exit a portfolio'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

'We will be looking to prune our portfolio to make GIC Re a healthier entity.'

In 5 years Tata group's poll funding up 20 times

In 5 years Tata group's poll funding up 20 times

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

From disbursing Rs 25.11 crore to political parties in 2014-2015, the Tata group is learnt to have contributed Rs about Rs 600 crore towards the 2019 Lok Sabha election.

Anand Mahindra wants govt to cut GST for auto sector revival

Anand Mahindra wants govt to cut GST for auto sector revival

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Net profit at M&M and Mahindra Vehicle Manufacturing Ltd contracted to Rs 918 crore from Rs 1,238 crore a year ago while revenue and other income decreased to Rs 12,997 crore from Rs 13,551 crore a year ago.

100 days no development, Congrats: Rahul jabs PM

100 days no development, Congrats: Rahul jabs PM

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

He attacked the dispensation over issues such as the state of the economy, the situation in Kashmir, the National Register of Citizens in Assam and action by probe agencies against opposition leaders.

'Nationalism, not Hindutva will be the big theme for 2019'

'Nationalism, not Hindutva will be the big theme for 2019'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

'It is less polarising than Hindutva.'

Money transacted online to lure voters in polls: EC

Money transacted online to lure voters in polls: EC

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

Innovative methods like transfer of funds through the RTGS banking system and concealment of currency wads inside car bonnets were detected by Election Commission as it took steps to curb the use of black money during the just-concluded Lok Sabha polls.

Net closing in on PNB, IL&FS, ICICI-Videocon, AugustaWestland

Net closing in on PNB, IL&FS, ICICI-Videocon, AugustaWestland

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

'The web of transactions is so complex that it requires expertise to understand the strategies involved in each fraud.'

74% voter turnout recorded in Rajasthan, 67% in Telangana

74% voter turnout recorded in Rajasthan, 67% in Telangana

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

At places in the border districts of Barmer and Jaisalmer, people walked miles through the desert to cast their votes.

Illegal mining case: BSP, Cong, AAP back Akhilesh

Illegal mining case: BSP, Cong, AAP back Akhilesh

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

"The day news of the SP-BSP top leadership meeting came out, the BJP government used the CBI and raids were conducted in an old mining scam and the news of quizzing Akhilesh Yadav was deliberately spread. Is it not an action to defame the SP-BSP alliance?" Mayawati said.

Modi Hai to Vishvas Hai!

Modi Hai to Vishvas Hai!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

Modi is seen as exceptional not only on account of his acts but also owing to his style. He appears to sacrifice his life for the people -- like a fakir, a figure he came to epitomize even more in 2020 by growing a long white beard. Charisma is above accountability, and Modi has grasped these dynamics.

Gold imports surge in November, but 70% lie unused

Gold imports surge in November, but 70% lie unused

Rediff.com10 Dec 2016

Dealers anticipated a sharp rise in jewellery demand this wedding season, but then came demonetisation.

Govt needs to keep a tight leash on expenditure

Govt needs to keep a tight leash on expenditure

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

The negative aspect about the Budget is that the capital expenditure has been marginally cut to achieve the fiscal deficit target assumptions, and the onus of sustaining investment demand till private capex revives continues to vest with the public sector enterprises, notes Jyotivardhan Jaipuria.

Developing countries to benefit from oil price slump: World Bank

Developing countries to benefit from oil price slump: World Bank

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Soft oil prices are expected to persist in 2015 and will be accompanied by significant real income shifts from oil-exporting to oil-importing countries.

Smart tips to take care of high medical bills

Smart tips to take care of high medical bills

Rediff.com2 May 2018

Instead of enhancing the sum insured of your basic policy, a more cost-effective option is buying a super top-up policy.

Top 10 recruitment exams for 2016

Top 10 recruitment exams for 2016

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

From banking to teaching, the list covers all.

Why Sasikala's elevation is a challenge to the BJP

Why Sasikala's elevation is a challenge to the BJP

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

Despite the BJP's displeasure over Sasikala's elevation as AIADMK general secretary, the Dravidian party has sent a message to the Modi government that it will not be cowed down, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

If govt has its way your take-home pay may decline

If govt has its way your take-home pay may decline

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

While some trade union leaders have welcomed the move, industry has opposed it, fearing an increase in its wage bill

10 ways of loving India

10 ways of loving India

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

'To love all Indians is to love India in reality.' 'To love the lines on a map is to love a symbol,' says Aakar Patel.

Guaranteed plans will give lower returns than FDs, debt

Guaranteed plans will give lower returns than FDs, debt

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Life insurers are launching these again. Invest if you are conservative.

Education, healthcare to be out of GST

Education, healthcare to be out of GST

Rediff.com2 Apr 2017

The Centre is against giving any shock in the first year of the rollout by bringing in new services.

Valli Arunachalam issues legal notice to Murugappa family members

Valli Arunachalam issues legal notice to Murugappa family members

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

The development comes after the shareholders of Ambadi Investments, the holding company of the Rs 38,100-crore Murugappa Group, voted against the induction of 59-year-old Valli Arunachalam, the eldest daughter of former executive chairman M V Murugappan, into its board.