News for 'General Financial Rules'

UAE introduces new multiple entry visa

UAE introduces new multiple entry visa

Rediff.com10 Jul 2008

According to the new rules, the visa holders can enter the country several times during the six months from the date of issuance and stay for a maximum of 14 days on every visit. There will be two types of visit visas, both non-renewable where foreigners will be allowed to enter the UAE once within two months from the date of issue.

Markets likely to remain euphoric

Markets likely to remain euphoric

Rediff.com26 May 2019

Focus will, however, shift back to corporate earnings, liquidity situation and global events - specially crude price.

Sweeping changes soon on boards of listed companies

Sweeping changes soon on boards of listed companies

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Sebi splits CMD post and has directed listed companies to have at least six directors and at least one of them needs to be a woman.

How to build your MF portfolio?

How to build your MF portfolio?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2007

Building a MF portfolio is akin to building and furnishing your home. There is no model portfolio to suit everyone's needs, so you can follow a few rules to build yourself one.

CSR spends and the menace of ghost beneficiaries

CSR spends and the menace of ghost beneficiaries

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Ghost beneficiaries aren't the only kind of issue companies face during a period of unprecedented CSR spending, touching nearly Rs 12,000 crore in 2018-19. Frauds related to procurement, construction, and end-use of funds have had companies engaging forensic auditors to keep tabs on how money is spent, revealed conversations with those involved in such investigations. Firms are also increasingly strengthening their own capabilities to better implement their programmes.

Travel insurance: Is it worth the cost?

Travel insurance: Is it worth the cost?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Here's the answer

Football: 'Aguero out for up to 10 days due to quarantine'

Football: 'Aguero out for up to 10 days due to quarantine'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

News that transpired on and off the football field.

Some tax treaties could be overridden by GAAR

Some tax treaties could be overridden by GAAR

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

GAAR will not override the recently revised double taxation avoidance agreements with Mauritius and Singapore.

'Lockdown unlikely to contain COVID-19 surge in India'

'Lockdown unlikely to contain COVID-19 surge in India'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'India is nowhere near the peak of the infection given its large population of 1.3 billion'

How to build your MF portfolio?

How to build your MF portfolio?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2006

Army orders Court of Inquiry against Major Gogoi

Army orders Court of Inquiry against Major Gogoi

Rediff.com25 May 2018

Gen Rawat said exemplary punishment would be given to Maj Gogoi if he is found guilty.

Govt mulling high-level panel on tax issues: Jaitley

Govt mulling high-level panel on tax issues: Jaitley

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

Minimum taxes on foreign portfolio investors have been removed.

Derek O'Brien to appear before CBI on August 7

Derek O'Brien to appear before CBI on August 7

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

The Rajya Sabha MP, who is also a spokesperson of West Bengal's ruling party, was asked to appear before a CBI team in the first week of August, officials said on Friday.

'Imran would find it difficult to resist the army'

'Imran would find it difficult to resist the army'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

'He will be constrained if and when he tries to set the foreign policy agenda that is not to the liking of the army.'

India to lead investment inflow in emerging Asian economies

India to lead investment inflow in emerging Asian economies

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

India is perceived to be a powerhouse for investment in coming times.

Treat honest taxpayers with dignity, taxmen told

Treat honest taxpayers with dignity, taxmen told

Rediff.com11 Feb 2017

The Central Board of Direct Taxes has urged the Income-Tax department to ensure enhanced accountability and probity in public dealings and see to it that honest and tax compliant people are treated with "dignity and courtesy".

Sale of electoral bonds up by 62 per cent: RTI

Sale of electoral bonds up by 62 per cent: RTI

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

The data provided by the SBI shows that highest purchase of electoral bonds for the year 2019 was reported from Mumbai where the bonds worth Rs 495.6 crore were sold.

'These suicides are an eye-opener for all of us'

'These suicides are an eye-opener for all of us'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

'I hear of so many people not getting their money and producers not taking their calls to pay them.'

GST: India Inc gets ready, in fits and starts

GST: India Inc gets ready, in fits and starts

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

Though the intent has been hailed as good for the economy, teething problems remain with a five-rate structure for various goods and services

US suspends travel from Europe for 30 days amid coronavirus scare

US suspends travel from Europe for 30 days amid coronavirus scare

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

The president said the European Union has "failed to take the same precautions" as his administration had implemented to contain the coronavirus outbreak.

Not A-list but high-flying shares nonetheless

Not A-list but high-flying shares nonetheless

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

The average return for the 2,127 companies outside the A-group is 42 per cent

'GST will be a game-changer for the Indian economy'

'GST will be a game-changer for the Indian economy'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

The Constitution amendment bill for roll-out of GST is pending in Rajya Sabha for a long time.

Sport Shorts: Ramkumar bows out of Wimbledon qualifier

Sport Shorts: Ramkumar bows out of Wimbledon qualifier

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday.

Why CBI does a good job when there is no political overtone, asks CJI

Why CBI does a good job when there is no political overtone, asks CJI

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

"Why is it that whenever there are no political overtones to a case, the CBI does a good job?" he said.

Imran Khan 21-member cabinet has most faces from Musharraf regime

Imran Khan 21-member cabinet has most faces from Musharraf regime

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

The newly-announced cabinet is expected to take oath on Monday at the President's House.

Corporatising OFBs: An idea whose time has come

Corporatising OFBs: An idea whose time has come

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

'The much-awaited decision could be a welcome change at a time when the Indian armed forces are crying for self-reliance and the defence industry is looking forward to more indigenisation,' notes Nitin A Gokhale.

Boris Johnson is not the real villain of Brexit

Boris Johnson is not the real villain of Brexit

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

'It is never a good idea to let the broad population determine policy that is the domain of experts and specialists,' notes Aakar Patel.

Maldives' SC revokes order to free prisoners; Nasheed seeks Indian military intervention

Maldives' SC revokes order to free prisoners; Nasheed seeks Indian military intervention

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

Nasheed, whose Maldivian Democratic Party functions from Colombo, appealed for India's help.

Why not to expect a runaway pre-Budget market rally

Why not to expect a runaway pre-Budget market rally

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Liquidity issues post the crisis at DHFL, progress of monsoon, rupee trajectory at the domestic level and oil prices are some factors that will keep markets choppy, analysts say.

'Kaptan' Imran Khan takes oath as 22nd PM of Pakistan

'Kaptan' Imran Khan takes oath as 22nd PM of Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

Khan's government will be the third consecutive democratic government in Pakistan since 2008.

'TMC used us to capture power'

'TMC used us to capture power'

Rediff.com11 May 2019

Fourteen persons were killed in the firing on a demonstration against land acquisition on March 14, leading to a nationwide outrage and the Calcutta high court 'suo motu' ordering a CBI investigation.

Mr Modi, it's time to pay back middle class on fuel prices

Mr Modi, it's time to pay back middle class on fuel prices

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

It is time he stood up and assured the middle class that they can count on him as one of their own, says Dr Sudhir Bisht.

Modi govt bats for an easier tax regime

Modi govt bats for an easier tax regime

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

The previous United Progressive Alliance government had undertaken some decisions, like introduction of retrospective tax amendments and GAAR, which had dented investor sentiments.

Bad news for investors; markets are likely to bleed more

Bad news for investors; markets are likely to bleed more

Rediff.com21 May 2018

The Street was following the Karnataka election closely as a test for the Modi-led BJP's prospects in the 2019 Lok Sabha poll. Investors, however, are likely to wait for the next round of state elections to judge whether the momentum is still with it.

'Mamata is mentally and physically finished'

'Mamata is mentally and physically finished'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

'Our honourable CM is so shameless that she will say the state is among the safest for women.'

RBI asks NBFCs to boost high quality liquid assets

RBI asks NBFCs to boost high quality liquid assets

Rediff.com25 May 2019

An NBFC must actively manage its collateral positions, differentiating between encumbered and unencumbered assets, and monitor such assets so that they can be mobilised in a timely manner, central bank says in circular.

'India's insurance density is one-tenth of China's'

'India's insurance density is one-tenth of China's'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

Bhargav Dasgupta, managing director and chief executive officer of ICICI Lombard, tells Subrata Panda, in an interview that the company has adequate capital for now and does not see a need for fresh infusion through markets over the next few years.

Kerala FM is new chairman of GST Empowered Committee

Kerala FM is new chairman of GST Empowered Committee

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

The GST, an indirect tax regime, is to be rolled out from April 2016.

How Mahabharata applies to board of directors

How Mahabharata applies to board of directors

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Many lay folks cannot fathom the arcane language of the corporate governance brouhaha. I found that a mythological story connects very well, says R Gopalakrishnan.

Which settlement plan must you opt for in term insurance?

Which settlement plan must you opt for in term insurance?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

While buying a term plan, do check how much money will be paid in lumpsum and how much of the money will come to the surviving family as a regular payout, suggests Sarbajeet K Sen.